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Strong sense of self Great leaders are self-reliant, selfless, have a realistic view of the present and a comfortable relationship with it.—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 While the novel also describes women in conventional terms—as nurturing, selfless, or noble—Nandshankar never limits his female or male characters to stereotypes.—Radha Vatsal
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025 That selfless act cost Major Robert E. Coulter Jr. his life.—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025 Facebook users gave high praise to the officers and hailed them as heroes for their selfless actions.—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for selfless
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