selfless

Example Sentences

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“Service to our country, service to the Constitution, selfless service.”

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

“The most selfless thing for her was to still center the movement, and that meant at the cost of her own silence,” Alvarado said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

For Emma, who was at home caring for Freya, the gesture meant far more than a one-off selfless deed.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Still, adults differ widely in how selfless they become.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

In matters of selfless love, nothing needed to be said, and she would protect her sister, even if Cecilia failed to acknowledge her debt.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan