ulterior
Example Sentences
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The firm said any allegations of unethical practices were the result of “disgruntled former employees ... who have ulterior self-serving motives.”
From Los Angeles Times
Many locals, she said, fear the company has ulterior motives and may one day seize their land.
From Barron's
Federline denies having an ulterior motive beyond wanting to finally share his side of this infamous saga.
From BBC
Perhaps she has an ulterior motive; so many of these characters do.
From Los Angeles Times
But there’s an ulterior motive at play, according to Bruce.
From Los Angeles Times
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