selfishly
Example Sentences
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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
Kevin Costner reveals in a recent interview that he cast his 15-year-old son Hayes in his newest film, ‘Horizon: An American Saga,’ because ‘I selfishly wanted him with me’ on set.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2025
“Her alleged actions impacted the potential for improved learning environments across major school districts by selfishly prioritizing personal expenses.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2024
Liam, I have found myself talking out loud to you, hoping you can hear me, I can't help but think selfishly that there was so many more conversations for us to have in our lives.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2024
We stared at our unopened Christmas gifts, wondering if we should selfishly tear through the wrapping paper or wait for my parents to come home so we could open our presents together.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
