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unselfish

[uhn-sel-fish] / ʌnˈsɛl fɪʃ /


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Soccer, like much of life, is a team sport, and teams don’t go far unless there’s unselfish cooperation, etc.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

He has a bit of everything to his game and is unselfish.

From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026

Stripped of their starriest player and many trusted associates, they’ve morphed into a tighter outfit that plays unselfish team basketball and relies on every player to shoot, rebound and defend.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026

“You know, he’s a great kid, he’s unselfish, but we’ve got to continue to find a way to continue to make sure we get him shots.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2025

Little girl, your honesty and pluck have made me a friend, and that’s rarer than a lover; it’s more unselfish anyhow.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker


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