unselfish

Example Sentences

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But New York’s once-forlorn NBA team plays an admirable, unselfish game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Stripped of their starriest player and many trusted associates, they’ve morphed into a tighter outfit that plays unselfish team basketball and relies on every player to shoot, rebound and defend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

From unwavering confidence to an unselfish drive to coach and inspire others, BBC Sport analyses what has made Pimblett so successful.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

“Very unselfish all night. Willing passer. Didn’t force it. Took his drive and his shots when they were there.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

If I only could have as strong a cause as my poor mad friend there—a good, unselfish cause to make me work—that would be indeed happiness.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker