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in a way that shows concern for others without expecting anything in return
- She acted altruistically, donating a kidney to a stranger in need.
- The scientist worked altruistically to find a cure, refusing to patent his discovery.
- He spoke altruistically, urging policies that would help the poorest communities.
- They offered their home to refugees altruistically, asking for nothing in return.
- Altruistically, the nurse volunteered during the outbreak, risking her own health.
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