altruistic
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“That’s not the point, is it? They should be doing it for altruistic purposes,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Once activated, they created a kind of wormhole in the pyramid through which altruistic aliens from the star cluster Pleiades would emerge.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
Family and friends remember Krug as many things: a reliable laugh, a saint of a father, a hell of a second baseman, a competitive but altruistic coach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Even the most altruistic acts have some psychological or emotional underpinning.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
If this is to be a full and honest account of my life and deeds, I feel I should mention that my reasons for inviting Ben into our troupe were not entirely altruistic.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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