altruism
Example Sentences
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This had gone way beyond altruism, they thought.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
Identifying this selfless decision brain activity, in multiple people, strongly suggests that altruism is hardwired in our brains; that it evolved to make us take care of others.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
It’s used to describe when a community is bound by a crisis, and during this time, it can lead to extreme acts of altruism and kindness that aren’t usually seen in non-crisis times.
From Salon • Jan. 26, 2026
Howald learned about polygenic screening from a post on LessWrong, a blog popular in the effective altruism community, which is focused on identifying evidence-based ways to do good.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025
Not all was altruism and ebullience, however; certain realities still cast a pall.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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