Example Sentences

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“And, selfishly, it helped me a lot because my character is always second-guessing Ray’s instincts. I didn’t know what Alex was going to do next.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

"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

“Her alleged actions impacted the potential for improved learning environments across major school districts by selfishly prioritizing personal expenses.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 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