ego trip

Example Sentences

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We are at least given more backstory and a more plausible explanation for Sophie’s fascination with Alex: the ego trip.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025

This is not an ego trip by the judge.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024

His stance of principled opposition would be exposed as the sheer ego trip it has been all along.

From Slate • Dec. 6, 2023

Far from being a nostalgic ego trip, though, Lapine’s book is astonishingly frank about the show’s troubles and his own shortcomings.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2021

A forceful, outspoken figure who has survived two assassination attempts, Saleh has drawn criticism from human rights groups for acting too harshly, and from political rivals who say he is on an ego trip.

From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2020