unselfish

Example Sentences

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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

He’s seeking a collective idea of fun—in his case, taking enjoyment in the process, working hard on aggressive, unselfish play, and in Boston’s offense, 14 zillion 3-point attempts per game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

In a real crisis, the public and the opposition party need to believe that presidential authority is being exercised for unselfish reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025

There are people out there who would say I was unselfish and a team player, and I wouldn't argue with that.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2025

“Mark Alpert is a wonderfully unselfish man,” Leigh MacAllister, a colleague of his at the University of Texas, told me.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell