selfish
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Conte's time in north London lasted just 16 months though, with the Italian leaving in March 2023 after criticising "selfish" players and the club's culture in a remarkable news conference.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Like being selfish versus trying to think about the world around you, or taking the easy choice versus the hard one.
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2026
Am I being selfish for refusing to leave the house, or a good part of it, to my aunt’s children?
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
Acting on your own desires can feel selfish, but Petrick’s interviews suggest a trip that involves travel is one of the few times people let themselves off the hook, guilt included.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
“And consider this possibility: Is believing you’re selfish one of your automatic negative thoughts?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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