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There has been an outpouring of support on social media for those who stopped to help, heralding their bravery and selflessness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026 -
Most associate selflessness, collaboration and resilience with small-market organizations.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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His unselfishness and understanding of how to fit his skill set around Nikola Jokic’s brilliance remain unmatched.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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Head coach Jordi Fernández, meanwhile, has emphasized competitiveness, unselfishness, ball pressure, defensive versatility, 3-point shooting and ball movement.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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That generosity extends throughout the ensemble.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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Wild lavender flowers fill Saudi’s desert landscapes in springtime, so purple is a celebrated color in the nation and regarded as a symbol of generosity.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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This is a book of profound intellectual altruism and moral urgency that insists on summoning courage despite (or because of) societal and political cleavage.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Musk did push for structures that would have given him control, and Altman and Brockman became extraordinarily wealthy from an organization built around the language of altruism.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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But Beijing’s magnanimity isn’t going to transform the continent’s economy.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
1 May 2026
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His magnanimity did not last long.—
Ana Ceballos
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Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Self-forgetfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-forgetfulness. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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