every person for themselves
Example Sentences
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In real time, human behavior in catastrophes often plays out more like every person for themselves, according to experts who have studied the dynamics.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2023
In his homily, Francis said the pandemic had caused many to feel lost and that in some cases "a temptation of every person for themselves" had spread.
From Reuters • Dec. 31, 2021
Ultimately, it's every person for themselves in a cruel battle royale between hundreds of people willing to risk even their lives for a shot at freeing themselves from the nightmare of insurmountable debts.
From Fox News • Oct. 13, 2021
