Example Sentences

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Oklahoma City methodically collects talent, instills a team-first culture, plays unselfishly and usually wins going away.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Vinicius, heavily involved, unselfishly teed up former River Plate playmaker Mastantuono, who swept home.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

He passed up shots to unselfishly force the ball into traffic.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2025

After soaking up early pressure, Wigan were ruthless when given a chance to attack as Marshall unselfishly passed for Farrell to touch down the opening try.

From BBC • May 25, 2023

Instead of making use of the opportunity to thank us—for the first time—for unselfishly taking him in, he didn’t utter a word.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank