selflessness
Example Sentences
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The man who gave up his seat for Burnham - and who was praised for his "selflessness" by the new Makerfield MP, in a speech to supporters on Friday morning.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
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
His personality was marked by a strong sense of duty, humility, and selflessness.
From Slate ● Feb. 16, 2026
Mixing American history with wild fabulation, and parental grief with Buddhist spirituality, the book’s weirdness and originality helped smuggle through its schmaltzy moralizing about selflessness and empathy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
He also inherited my mother’s talent for selflessness.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
