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selfless

[self-lis] / ˈsɛlf lɪs /


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This "selfless" sharing, known as horizontal gene transfer, can rapidly spread useful traits including genes that confer resistance to antibiotic drugs used to treat infections.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Anthropic and its chief executive, Dario Amodei, in some accounts, are selfless heroes, acting against the incentives that normally operate in business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“Service to our country, service to the Constitution, selfless service.”

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

“She’s one of the most selfless people I’ve ever played with,” Lauren Betts said of Rice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

But it wasn’t because I was selfless, or because I was brave.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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