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The same goes for funneling your skills into more altruistic activities.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2025 -
But there were other reasons as well, ranging from an opportunity to act on his passion for woodworking and the altruistic influence of Carter's mother, Lillian, a nurse who often could be found helping the poor around the family's home in Plains, Georgia.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
30 Dec. 2024
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The idea is simple: philanthropic capital can jump-start projects, and federal funding could eventually help scale it nationwide.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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While building these cashflow models will likely be complex and expensive, philanthropic capital could step in to help with data collection and provide technical support.—
Olivia White
Michael Wiegand,
Harvard Business Review,
26 Sep. 2024
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Trump’s public personality is as abrasive as Reagan’s was genial, as vindictive as Reagan’s was magnanimous.—
Niall Ferguson,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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In a video posted to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, Parton announced the casting call and explained the auditioning process as clips from all stages of her magnanimous career played.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
5 Dec. 2024
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The 34-year-old Uncut Gems actress has revealed that her current New York home came with a surprise: a benevolent spirit named Beauty, who has taken up residence in the basement.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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In it, humanity’s future has been largely tamed by a brilliant mathematician who uses statistical laws to control human behavior and protect against catastrophic events, ensuring what is supposed to be benevolent and stable rule for centuries.—
Margaret MacMillan,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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By playing some of the most selfless basketball in the country, which naturally befits a roster lacking a singular legitimate star.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Tavia, too, has had just as much of an influence on her eldest daughter's career goals as Clark, having been a selfless example of putting others first through various philanthropic initiatives with the Chiefs Women’s Organization.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As the other two winners would gawk during the tours of the locker room and practice facility, Rupert would hang on every word from Batum, soaking in the advice: Be unselfish … make the extra pass … play defense … don’t try to do too much … work hard.—
Jason Quick,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Antoine Griezmann, the most unselfish footballer in the world, has to be the pick.—
The Athletic Staff,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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Still waiting for an organ, Richard relented, deciding to accept his friend’s generous offer.—
Allan Chernoff,
Hartford Courant,
16 Jan. 2025
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Viewpoints on responsible relief As an example of how tax reform could be undertaken responsibly, Kelly alluded to her signature policy priority, Medicaid expansion, suggesting that its enactment could offset generous tax relief.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Self-flagellating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-flagellating. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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