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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

From unwavering confidence to an unselfish drive to coach and inspire others, BBC Sport analyses what has made Pimblett so successful.

From BBC Jan. 23, 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

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

From BBC Dec. 15, 2025

I presume that the sanguine temperament itself and the disturbing influence end in a mentally-accomplished finish; a possibly dangerous man, probably dangerous if unselfish.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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