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actions taken for one’s own benefit
- Supporting the proposal was in his self-interest.
- The country acted in its economic self-interest.
- He made the deal out of self-interest, not loyalty.
- Businesses invest in communities when it aligns with their self-interest.
- They argued that cooperation served both moral values and self-interest.
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a focus on personal gain without concern for others
- His self-interest led him to take credit for the team's work.
- The company prioritized self-interest over social responsibility.
- They acted out of self-interest and ignored the impact on others.
- Their refusal to help was driven by pure self-interest.
- She accused them of making decisions based on self-interest, not fairness.
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