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

“The whole picture and what’s good for the film sometimes it’s not what selfishly you would want to do for yourself.”

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2025

Kevin Costner reveals in a recent interview that he cast his 15-year-old son Hayes in his newest film, ‘Horizon: An American Saga,’ because ‘I selfishly wanted him with me’ on set.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2025

As he enters free agency this upcoming summer, it’s fair to wonder if Russell will begin to play more selfishly as he tries to better build value.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2024

But bothered because, selfishly, I want a sport for myself.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes