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Everybody was completely unselfish.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Fresh off a debut season that proved a star isn’t required to reach the playoffs, Golden State enters the WNBA draft searching for players who can seamlessly plug into a system built on depth, discipline and unselfish play.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Family members described Reece as a symbol of selfless service, recognized for her leadership and contributions to her community.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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This was a selfless, noble act by Phil.—
Ron Mix,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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As a for-profit company, SpaceX will prioritize missions that maximize value to shareholders, which could stymie more purely altruistic objectives.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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For example, Cheek cites research that connects altruistic behavior and a sense of purpose with reduced inflammation, as opposed to hedonistic pursuits, which can worsen inflammation.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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For the record, the ever-magnanimous CBS Sports president David Berson welcomed Amazon aboard during a recent call with reporters, although his acknowledgment of the newcomer came with a bit of a caveat.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Your inspiration zone is showered with good fortune, thanks to magnanimous Jupiter beginning to roll forward there.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bonta’s bill would add to that list those who provide social services to immigrant communities — including legal, humanitarian and translation services.—
Andrew Graham
April 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Syrians still face an ongoing humanitarian crisis while the country recovers from a decades long civil war that has decimated the country’s infrastructure, economy, and civil society.—
Dr. Alister Martin,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Anyone who tries to pass will have our self-sacrificing heroes in the IRGC Navy and Army set their ships on fire.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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There’s the self-sacrificing Texas teenager who’s helping her mom make ends meet by cashing out her own college fund.—
Jason Linkins,
The New Republic,
25 Feb. 2023
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About the Rancho Santa Fe FoundationThe Rancho Santa Fe Foundation partners with individuals, families, and organizations to turn philanthropic vision into meaningful impact.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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In six short years, Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez‘s beauty brand, has raised $30 million toward the star’s philanthropic goal of giving $100 million to mental health causes.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Other publishers offered writers more generous rates, and Gernsback's reputation for occasionally stiffing his creditors became an advantage for his competitors.—
Chris Klimek,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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There’s space to spread out, too, with notably generous layouts and extra-large bathroom vanities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Self-forgetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-forgetting. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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