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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sacrificing
Adjective
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Coach Camryn Caruthers, a varsity assistant, called her a selfless, hardworking player.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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But this barista family, whose selfless gift has brought solace to so many, must now confront the shadows of their own mysterious past—one that may cost them everything.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The negative version of his altruistic Sentry self.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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These altruistic gestures can create deeper connections and promote a cycle of mutual support.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The music is worshipped, but elsewhere there is an undercurrent of lawlessness and benevolent revolution.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This domino effect is the unintended benevolent effect of the one individual acting in their own self interest.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2025
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Tax exemption is reserved for, among other categories, religious, charitable and educational organizations that meet 501(c)(3) qualifications with the IRS.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This structuring approach leverages the power of philanthropic capital to enable organizations with differing risk and return objectives to invest alongside each other while still achieving their own objectives.—
Keith Ippel,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Forbes 400 2024 Philanthropy Breakdown For the fifth year in a row, the most philanthropic member of The Forbes 400 by percentage of net worth donated is hedge fund founder George Soros, who has given away 74% of his fortune.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes,
1 Oct. 2024
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“Self-sacrificing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sacrificing. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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