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unselfish

[uhn-sel-fish] / ʌnˈsɛl fɪʃ /


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"The movement you have around the box is so important. You need to be unselfish in your movement," ex-England midfielder Kirby told Women's Football Weekly.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

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

“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’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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