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

So there’s no making up for lost time, but I just selfishly want more of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

As he enters free agency this upcoming summer, it’s fair to wonder if Russell will begin to play more selfishly as he tries to better build value.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2024

I said that he was exactly the kind of smart, decent president I would choose for this country, even if selfishly I’d have rather kept him closer to home all these years.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama