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
“In Greg’s most optimistic, most idealist, most selfish version of the world, he would just write code on the most important thing,” Altman said in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 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
They told her she would die lonely, called her selfish, and accused her of "betraying her country".
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
“I know you want to keep me around so you can keep selling my mushrooms. But you listen to me, you selfish rodent, this is a matter of life and death!”
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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