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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

“You know, he’s a great kid, he’s unselfish, but we’ve got to continue to find a way to continue to make sure we get him shots.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

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

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

Memories of a wonderful love, unselfish devotion, and death in its saddest form.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls




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