ego

Example Sentences

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Impulsivity and ego, after all, are the enemies of sound financial management.

From MarketWatch

“Many of the people that are at the absolute pinnacle of the economics profession … have such big egos that they look down at other people like, ‘I’m smarter than you,’” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Oh for God’s sake, Edda, it wasn’t about my ego.”

From Literature

But on Sunday, anyone with an ego got swatted on the nose.

From Los Angeles Times

"Good luck tonight, have fun, and remember that loud, enthusiastic laughter is good for your health and my ego."

From BBC