selflessness

Example Sentences

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Working in perfect unison, the Lakers showed every component they spent the season searching for: Doncic powering the offense, Reaves finishing it, Ayton’s motor and, at the center, James’ selflessness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

What modern historians know is that selflessness didn’t come effortlessly to Washington.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

It is one of the incredible accounts of selflessness and courage that have emerged from one of Australia's darkest days.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

"While nothing can lessen the pain of losing Boris and Sofia, we feel an overwhelming sense of pride in their bravery and selflessness," their family said in a statement.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

I have never seen him think of himself, never heard him insist on anything but selflessness.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth