unselfish

Example Sentences

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“Intimate Audrey” occasionally strays close to elevating its subject to sainthood, mostly in material regarding her unselfish work for Unicef in Somalia and Ethiopia, which Mr. Ferrer believes broke both her heart and her health.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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

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

They not only tripled their earnings but they received much praise for their unselfish patriotism.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith