unselfish

Example Sentences

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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

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

Trent Perry, Jamar Brown, Brandon Williams and Steven Jamerson II played scrappy defense and unselfish offense in helping their team build that big early lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

In a real crisis, the public and the opposition party need to believe that presidential authority is being exercised for unselfish reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025

“We all felt the honesty of the man and his unselfish attitude,” he said.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple