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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

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

From BBC ● Apr. 16, 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

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

“Mark Alpert is a wonderfully unselfish man,” Leigh MacAllister, a colleague of his at the University of Texas, told me.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell


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