selfishness

Example Sentences

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Defending his government's policy, Sanchez said the "world does not need more selfishness or more fear. What it needs are countries that show solidarity and want to step forward."

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Ben manages to turn this mild inquiry into a long disquisition on her selfishness and disdain for his work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

"Economic selfishness is on the rise globally and we mustn't sit and cry about our difficulties, we must rise above and not allow others to hold us in their clutches."

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

She’s forced out of her inherent selfishness by love.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

Before we got too quiet, stewing in our selfishness, Vonetta said, “She wouldn’t want it anyway.”

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia