selfless
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Over three days of testimony last week, Musk portrayed himself as a selfless early supporter of OpenAI, saying he contributed $38 million between 2016 and 2020 before being sidelined.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Posting on Instagram, Beggs also acknowledged De Oliveira's "selfless commitment to put others before yourself" and called him a "true star".
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
This "selfless" sharing, known as horizontal gene transfer, can rapidly spread useful traits including genes that confer resistance to antibiotic drugs used to treat infections.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
Avery Ware, in his seventh season as coach, said, “It’s a lot of being selfless and versatile.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
It was not the selfless Cora, but Uncas and Uncas alone whom I adored.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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