selfless
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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
Choiniere, 27, is another grinder; a player known more for his selfless play than for any flashy stats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
He sought to create a selfless “New Man” and tried to abolish money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Her family described her as "kind, principled and selfless".
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 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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