selfish
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Coroner Elizabeth Wheeler recorded a conclusion of death by misadventure but added: "I am concerned that selfish and illegal parking can have an impact of delaying emergency vehicles which can have implications for future deaths."
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
She said: "I record my condemnation of selfish drivers who park illegally simply for the sake of having to avoid walking a short distance."
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
I’m generous at times, but sometimes I’m selfish and sometimes I’m loyal and sometimes I’m narcissistic.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Which is why you might want to take an interest in what’s actually happening inside these homes — even if only for selfish reasons.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
It flipped and splashed with such delight that even the selfish magistrate smiled.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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