selfless
Example Sentences
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Allowing someone space and time is a gift, and it’s probably the most selfless kind of gift.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
Choiniere, 27, is another grinder; a player known more for his selfless play than for any flashy stats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
That selfless approach is what MLB’s premier organization and latest dynasty loves most about Muncy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
His family said they said they were "beyond grateful to Dáithí's donor and their family for making such a selfless decision at the most difficult time imaginable".
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
In matters of selfless love, nothing needed to be said, and she would protect her sister, even if Cecilia failed to acknowledge her debt.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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