selfless
Example Sentences
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An online fundraiser described Thakur as “a caring, loving, selfless, and generous young woman who gave so much of herself to others.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The gridiron offers no eternal comfort, but East of Eden we’ll always need strong and selfless men.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Allowing someone space and time is a gift, and it’s probably the most selfless kind of gift.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
Uganda's army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said the monument honoured his courage and selfless service.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
It is not a selfless act for the Dauntless to take the stairs; it is a wild act.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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