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Adjective
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Their chemistry, for example, leads to unselfish play and more passing.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Westwood coach Brad Hastings’ teams are traditionally known for being fundamentally sound, unselfish and playing good defense.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Telling Billie’s story of a selfless warrior who put everything on the line for her community is an incredible story.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, a Wisconsin teacher and president of the Wisconsin Education Association Council, said Pretti was selfless and cared deeply for his community.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This isn’t purely an altruistic move, Ellingham said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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But here, such altruistic considerations do not justify capitulating to a lawless authoritarian in the White House.—
Max Potter,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The magnanimous gesture at Fibrebond, a manufacturer of electrical equipment enclosures based in Minden, was made possible by Graham Walker, the manufacturer’s outgoing CEO, according to The Wall Street Journal.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
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The Wolf Pack were somewhat less magnanimous, turning the ball over just seven times, six of which came in the final 10 minutes when the game felt out of reach for the Broncos.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Dec. 2025
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In the last few years, Betancur made three humanitarian trips to Bucha, Ukraine and raised funds for several initiatives with the support of the Charlotte community, including Myers Park United Methodist Church.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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So, why is this country in the midst of one of the greatest humanitarian crises in modern history?—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The Archewell Foundation formally launched in late 2020, establishing the philanthropic pillar of their new life outside the royal fold.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
19 Dec. 2025
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The ship’s medical team will also provide support to isolated communities during its travels, and residents participate in philanthropic initiatives centered on conservation, education, and community development.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Dec. 2025
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Although parts of eastern Oklahoma saw several inches of snow Friday night, the totals were less than the most generous predictions that were made over the past few days.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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For one, a Biden-era repayment plan with extremely generous payment terms — which only encourages more high-risk borrowing — will go by the wayside, with borrowers moved into other existing plans.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Self-forgetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-forgetting. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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