altruistic
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Fast facts: A grizzled version of the title character is played by Hugh Jackman in this drama, which reimagines the altruistic thief as an aging man grappling with his violent past.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Even the most altruistic acts have some psychological or emotional underpinning.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The couple decided against the UK, where only altruistic surrogacy is allowed, meaning the mother is not given a financial reward but can be provided expenses.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Elon Musk faced fiery questioning Wednesday in his court showdown with OpenAI, as he insisted that the maker of ChatGPT had fooled him by turning what was an altruistic pursuit into a profit-making juggernaut.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
“Judith already made me feel guilty. She made it clear how altruistic the rest of you are. I'm not.”
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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