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Recent Examples of self-sacrificing
There’s the self-sacrificing Texas teenager who’s helping her mom make ends meet by cashing out her own college fund.
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Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 25 Feb. 2023
Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 25 Feb. 2023
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Penny’s lawyer, Steven Raiser, characterized his client’s actions as a selfless attempt to protect passengers.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
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Etiquette expert Jo Hayes praised the husband's actions, calling him a model of selfless, loving partnership and urging others to adopt similar practices in their relationships.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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In 2025, thwarted altruistic efforts like Shauna and Lynn’s will accelerate growing skepticism about computing’s service to humanity.Coleen M. Carrigan, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
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An annual membership to a museum with an excellent fashion collection will give them memorable outings as well as that altruistic feeling of supporting some of our important cultural institutions.Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, megalomaniac philanthropy is benevolent narcissism at its best.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Relatedly, the authors’ assertion that France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will consent to a united foreign policy direction defies logic: great-power peace in Europe is due to an overwhelming Pax Americana, not because its countries have suddenly become benevolent.Sumantra Maitra, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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Giving Tuesday, a global movement to inspire charitable giving, is upon us once again.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Barbour has also launched multiple charitable initiatives during her decades-spanning career.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 2 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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Elysian Impact is the philanthropic arm of Elysian, a luxury lifestyle brand that supports women’s empowerment, and was created in partnership with DRC Ventures, a conservation platform founded by Dr. Christina Rahm.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Self-sacrificing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sacrificing. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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