selfless
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The family of a Scottish aid worker found dead in a suitcase in Greece has said she was "kind, principled and selfless".
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
“He was caring, selfless, and the most loving person.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Then, for some, there are shades of hard-won redemption in selfless acts executed at great cost.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
One might prefer the selfless virtue exemplified by Washington, the yeoman simplicity imagined by Jefferson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
“You know, I sacrificed a lot to have children. Being a mother is truly one of the most selfless jobs you can do.”
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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