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unselfish

[uhn-sel-fish] / ʌnˈsɛl fɪʃ /


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“Intimate Audrey” occasionally strays close to elevating its subject to sainthood, mostly in material regarding her unselfish work for Unicef in Somalia and Ethiopia, which Mr. Ferrer believes broke both her heart and her health.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

He has a bit of everything to his game and is unselfish.

From BBC Apr. 16, 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

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

First we made selfish wishes, and then we finished with unselfish wishes.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata




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