self-interest
Example Sentences
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"It is our belief that her own self-interest aligns with advancing our key objectives," Rubio was to say.
From Barron's
Carney urged what he called the “middle powers” to stand up for their principles and self-interest.
From Salon
We are working against our own self-interest as a country.
From Salon
It was an act of the most horrendous callousness and self-interest.
From BBC
“They obviously are cross-examined, and they’ll frequently be accused of ... lying for their own self-interest,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
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