vanity
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In interviews and via his vanity cards he would, occasionally, rail against television critics, network censors, reality TV and the Television Academy, which consistently overlooked his series in the best comedy category.
From Los Angeles Times â Oct. 13, 2026
“Swan Song” follows all of Mr. Spencer’s edits to the eulogy text with preposterous vanity.
From The Wall Street Journal â Oct. 9, 2026
Flannery added: "I wish, in my political heart, it was all now irrelevant. But with my vanity and my desire to be listened to as a writer, I do feel validated."
From BBC â Sep. 27, 2026
But in February, Graham finally managed to get Trump over the line, appealing to his vanity by shamelessly comparing him to Franklin D. Roosevelt.
From Salon â Sep. 23, 2026
I prayed that we wouldn’t meet anyone I knew and then felt guilty for drawing God’s attention away from serious matters to what was, after all, only an item of vanity.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
The sprawling en suite bathroom includes dual vanities, a free-standing soaking tub, and a sizable walk-in shower.
From MarketWatch â Oct. 7, 2026
Upholstered furniture, cabinets and vanities from the north weren’t about to invade.
From The Wall Street Journal â Aug. 30, 2026
The other bathrooms also boast glass-enclosed showers and dual marble vanities.
From MarketWatch â Apr. 28, 2026
The other bedrooms offer the same lavish touch and enough space for at least a queen-sized bed, while the bathrooms boast glass-enclosed showers, large soaking tubs, and dual vanities.
From MarketWatch â Apr. 14, 2026
He looked to the skies, feeling a bit abashed, and said, “I know it’s the vanity of vanities, as you said, my Lord. But an old king sometimes has to take some pride in himself.”
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
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