selfishness
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It helps you draw boundaries without being held hostage to accusations of selfishness.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Until that inevitable conclusion, I’ll be rooting for Max Cady’s campaign against the Bowdens’ vortex of selfishness, which is entirely OK to do.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
He wrote in his autobiography that they had split because she had "enough of the absentee husband, enough of the selfishness and the black moods".
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 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
He has certain qualities very largely developed; selfishness, secrecy, and purpose.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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