Example Sentences

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For the next 40 years he remained as a figurehead, and a reference in France for humility and self-giving.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024

He said: “We need to learn from mothers that heroism is shown in self-giving, strength in compassion, wisdom in meekness.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 1, 2019

He said: “We need to learn from mothers that heroism is shown in self-giving, strength in compassion, wisdom in meekness.”

From Washington Times • Jan. 1, 2019

“Transcendent power” does not come from good management or good planning or good scholarship, but from vulnerable self-giving.

From Time • May 25, 2014

The outstanding characteristic of love is surely not niggardliness, but passionate self-giving.

From Our Lady Saint Mary by Barry, J. G. H.