Example Sentences

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Things change through an act of good Samaritanism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2023

The case of Finn seemed to have stirred some pent-up Good Samaritanism in the humans of Blaney’s Washington neighborhood.

From Washington Post • Jun. 22, 2020

Also, Zeus’ entire character arc is basically one giant PSA against Good Samaritanism.

From Time • Feb. 14, 2013

In a gesture of almost absent-minded Samaritanism, the elder brother invites an old tramp to share his quarters.

From Time Magazine Archive

He thought that three or four instances of Good Samaritanism afforded ample matter for perpetual gratitude.

From Cobwebs from an Empty Skull by Bierce, Ambrose