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Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Can Israel now rise to the wisdom of being magnanimous in victory?—
Max Rodenbeck,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Queen’s singular importance—constitutional, historical, psychological—is the subject of Brown’s book, which, like an earlier book on her younger sister, Princess Margaret, depicts the monumental figure at its center with magnanimous levity.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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He’s always had good vision and has been unselfish, but as defenders sell out even more to stop him by loading up the paint, he’s been able to find easier kickouts and passes to his teammates.—
Sam Vecenie,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Ball is an unselfish player who has showcased his skills during limited appearances on the court this season.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While the garlic cools, bring 2 to 3 cups water and a generous pinch of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.—
Kelly Brant,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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In the coming days and weeks the absolute priority needs to be immediate and generous humanitarian assistance from the international community.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Self-flagellating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-flagellating. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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