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Although the movement here might appear - to the external observer at least - to represent something of an enclave of techies in and of itself, the efforts being made here are steeped in altruistic openness and a system meritocracy founded in usefulness, functionality and freedom of use.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025 -
Some do-gooders can go to altruistic extremes without feeling resentful or judgmental.—
Sigal Samuel,
Vox,
21 Jan. 2025
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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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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
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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
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But what seems like a benevolent act smells a lot like a transparent bribe to purchase more U.S. defense investment.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Belarusian news media have been spinning the pardons, which have been officially announced, though mostly without naming inmates or providing details, as a benevolent act by Mr. Lukashenko.—
Nataliya Vasilyeva,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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My recent selfless act of charity brought me to Perch in East Harlem.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Awkward teen genius Peter Parker, who's a sarcastic, selfless hero?—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
29 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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The property encompasses a generous 8,600 square feet of land.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Other-directed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other-directed. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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