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This group was selfless and had a lot of character.
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Similarly, the guidelines would prohibit a parent from extolling the selfless dedication of a particular teacher or principal in the district who has made extraordinary efforts to help immigrant students.
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Borst's selfless attitude helped set the stage for the doubles teams, as well.
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Their actions were brave and selfless and should serve as an example, an inspiration to us all.
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Their actions were brave and selfless, and should serve as an example and inspiration to us all.
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Their actions were brave and selfless and should serve as an example, an inspiration to us all.
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A great many assumptions are of course involved in Bowles’ calculations, and other rewards, such as immediate access to the spoils of battle, may outweigh the risks of an apparently selfless decision to fight.
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1821
First Known Use of selfless
1821
SELFLESS Defined for English Language Learners
selfless
playDefinition of selfless for English Language Learners
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: having or showing great concern for other people and little or no concern for yourself
SELFLESS Defined for Kids
selfless
playDefinition of selfless for Students
: showing great concern for and willingness to give unselfishly to others
selflessly
adverbselflessness
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