unselfish
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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
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
“They were a special force together — dynamic, unselfish and inspiring.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025
She said he was "a nice bloke; practical, unselfish and good to have on side".
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025
It’s amazing how much these generous and unselfish people do, risking their own lives to help and save others.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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