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And their self-sacrifice is what made this country possible.
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 30 July 2024
Biden’s self-sacrifice was unique in the annals of the presidency.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 28 July 2024
The film ends with Deadpool, Vanessa and their friends together, with Wade learning the importance of family and self-sacrifice in a new timeline that may just lend itself to future run-ins with other characters from Marvel comics.
—Diego Ramos Bechara, Variety, 24 July 2024
Many emphasized a spirit of political self-sacrifice underpinning the president’s pullback from the race.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 30 July 2024
Biden’s self-sacrifice was unique in the annals of the presidency.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 28 July 2024
The film ends with Deadpool, Vanessa and their friends together, with Wade learning the importance of family and self-sacrifice in a new timeline that may just lend itself to future run-ins with other characters from Marvel comics.
—Diego Ramos Bechara, Variety, 24 July 2024
Many emphasized a spirit of political self-sacrifice underpinning the president’s pullback from the race.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sacrifice
Noun
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But there are also times when her altruism surely runs in short supply, and our queen’s gotta hit the road like any A-lister must.Nathan Smith, Vulture, 26 June 2024
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Using the Hogan Values framework, people are higher or lower on motivators like power, hedonism, tradition, and altruism, among other things.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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In business and in charity, Bernie was unparalleled in generosity and goodwill.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Knowing how to balance generosity with caution is key to setting a positive tone for the partnership while protecting your interests.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lastly, there is the charity itself, which, for all its magnanimity, has glamorous roots.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 21 July 2024
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This act of magnanimity has unintended repercussions.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 July 2024
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“Self-sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sacrifice. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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