selfishly

Example Sentences

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"There are people who have profound problems with social behaviour, because they can't take other people's perspective into account and are constantly behaving selfishly," Prof Ruff told BBC Radio 4's Inside Science.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

But others suggested the he had acted selfishly to only "satisfy his emotional needs", with one post questioning "Would Zhan agree to this? Is it fair to Wang?"

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

He’s even selfishly hoarded toilet paper in his fancy adobe estate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

“The whole picture and what’s good for the film sometimes it’s not what selfishly you would want to do for yourself.”

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2025

They who work selfishly for results are miserable.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger