selfless
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He sought to create a selfless “New Man” and tried to abolish money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The family of a Scottish aid worker found dead in a suitcase in Greece has said she was "kind, principled and selfless".
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
A selfless, tactically disciplined forward who links phases and presses intelligently.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
He may charge a fortune, but he’s the most selfless character in the play and seemingly the most cultivated human being.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
I urged, “You yourself are proof of the selfless benevolence of man. You have submitted yourself to ruin so that you might save me. Surely you are an example of kindness without profit?”
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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