altruistic

Example Sentences

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Since Covid hit, kidney transplants and altruistic donations have dropped considerably.

From BBC

“It makes it hard to run a business that is financially successful if you’re altruistic.”

From Washington Post

“I’m a Tesla buyer who didn’t buy it for altruistic reasons,” Mr. Teglia said.

From New York Times

Barbot and Glassman also raised the concern that financial incentives could set a bad precedent, turning vaccination or other public health precautions into something people do for selfish reasons rather than altruistic ones.

From Science Magazine

In court papers, Hale's lawyers argued that his altruistic motives, and the fact that the government hasn't shown any actual harm occurred from the leaks, should be considered for a light sentence.

From Fox News