selfish
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Introducing the series, Obama declares, “We’re not perfect, we can be irascible, heady, selfish, cheap and, let’s face it, some of us will always find something to complain about.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
If you avoid advocating for yourself because it feels selfish or scary or bad.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
“In Greg’s most optimistic, most idealist, most selfish version of the world, he would just write code on the most important thing,” Altman said in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been "selfish" and should be dropped from the squad for the Reds' final match of the season against Brentford at Anfield, says former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Staying with them this long had been selfish on my part.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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