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self-interest

[self-in-trist, self-, -in-ter-ist] / ˌsɛlfˈɪn trɪst, ˈsɛlf-, -ˈɪn tər ɪst /








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"It is our belief that her own self-interest aligns with advancing our key objectives," Rubio was to say.

From Barron's

Carney urged what he called the “middle powers” to stand up for their principles and self-interest.

From Salon

We are working against our own self-interest as a country.

From Salon

It was an act of the most horrendous callousness and self-interest.

From BBC

“They obviously are cross-examined, and they’ll frequently be accused of ... lying for their own self-interest,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times