ego

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But by getting away with anything, Monkey’s ego grows.

From Los Angeles Times

“There is an inherent sense of trust and ease, a sacred space to know that we’re here to do this work, and so there’s no egos.”

From Los Angeles Times

Plus there’s that inescapable clash of egos that would have been tricky to sustain in a nine-member outfit, particularly when its signature sound was being successfully imitated by the likes of Chicago.

From Los Angeles Times

But he’s definitely not abandoning that ego; as the track builds, remorse turns to pride and sarcasm: “Sorry to the fans who say I changed — ’cause I did.”

From New York Times

While there’s humor in Nick’s jealousy of his rich and handsome competitor, Sandler laces it with a feeling of threatened ego and husbandly pridefulness.

From New York Times