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altruistic

[al-troo-is-tik] / ˌæl truˈɪs tɪk /


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Chadwick added: "He probably won't see financial return from it his lifetime, so it's not a commercial decision: it's an altruistic decision to actually do the right thing."

From BBC Aug. 18, 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

And it makes me wonder just how altruistic that offer actually is.

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

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

I expected Alyssa to argue, because she’s the only one of us altruistic enough to be okay with that.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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