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unselfish

[uhn-sel-fish] / ʌnˈsɛl fɪʃ /


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But New York’s once-forlorn NBA team plays an admirable, unselfish game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

About the only question regarding the Trailblazers has been with so many top players, would they be unselfish enough to share the ball with teammates?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

She said he was "a nice bloke; practical, unselfish and good to have on side".

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

He’s seeking a collective idea of fun—in his case, taking enjoyment in the process, working hard on aggressive, unselfish play, and in Boston’s offense, 14 zillion 3-point attempts per game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Molly was a wonderful woman, generous and unselfish, utterly without prejudice.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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