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
You can see they really enjoy each other and are totally unselfish.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026
She said he was "a nice bloke; practical, unselfish and good to have on side".
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025
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
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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