selfless

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

“She gets buckets, she defends super well, she does it all for us. She’s selfless, and she kind of knows when to take over. I’m grateful we’ve had her this year.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Still, adults differ widely in how selfless they become.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

Sian, a former social worker, is now preparing to receive a transplant from a "selfless stranger" and has urged others to sign up to become donors.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Finally, he had mentioned Jones and Allen by name in his book and praised their selfless behavior.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy