selfishly

Example Sentences

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"It's something that selfishly will make me feel good about what I do," he said.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

I get the sense that these two British actors aren't particualrly interested in the reviews - Cumberbatch says the "whole project was based selfishly on us wanting to work together".

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

But selfishly, I’d love to see something — slower?

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2024

“At the same time,” he said, “I do want my parents to relax. And somewhat selfishly, I want them to spend time with their grandchildren.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2024

If it were, Mrs. Maroney would have pressed it selfishly to her chest like Flora clinging to my bag of lemon drops.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan