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Etiquette expert Jo Hayes praised the husband's actions, calling him a model of selfless, loving partnership and urging others to adopt similar practices in their relationships.—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 Penny’s lawyer, Steven Raiser, characterized his client’s actions as a selfless attempt to protect passengers.—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024 My sister Rosie, a year ahead of me in our family of 10, was my bodyguard, mentor, money lender and provider of wheels in my youth and became my sage and selfless confidante in adulthood.—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024 One family in Illinois has a lot to be thankful for this year — and an extra guest at their Thanksgiving table — thanks to a stranger's selfless act.—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for selfless
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