selfless
Example Sentences
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Allowing someone space and time is a gift, and it’s probably the most selfless kind of gift.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
“He was caring, selfless, and the most loving person.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
A selfless, tactically disciplined forward who links phases and presses intelligently.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
He may charge a fortune, but he’s the most selfless character in the play and seemingly the most cultivated human being.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
I am no longer Tris, the selfless, or Tris, the brave.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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