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unselfish

[uhn-sel-fish] / ʌnˈsɛl fɪʃ /


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Bellingham's running opens up more space for Kane, while the England captain is unselfish in creating goals for his team-mate, like in the Mexico tie.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

They’re playing unselfish basketball, witness James throwing himself through the air while chasing down a loose ball against Denver.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 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

She said he was "a nice bloke; practical, unselfish and good to have on side".

From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2025

Romans were supposed to be unselfish and help their comrades, but Frank wasn’t sure anyone else at camp would have made that choice.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan


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