Sentence examples for almost selfish of from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "almost selfish of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a behavior or action that appears to be self-serving, but may not be entirely so, often implying a degree of justification or complexity in the situation.
Example: "It felt almost selfish of me to prioritize my own needs over my friend's during such a difficult time."
Alternatives: "somewhat self-serving" or "partially egotistical".

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"It's almost selfish of me".

Independent

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It's almost selfish to want to bring a child into this reality.

Vice

"Billy Clarke is one of those goalscorers who has that almost selfish ability.

BBC

SW: It sounds almost selfish, but it was probably the game against New Zealand at the 2003 World Cup [ NZ eventually won 53-37, after Wales led 37-33, Williamscoringng one of their four tries].

BBC

It's almost selfish because it feels so good.

Huffington Post

"It's almost selfish because I love my work so much".

Huffington Post

Travelling alone in the car seems to be almost the most selfish decision I could have made from the planet's point of view.

The Guardian

Would it seem selfish of me?

The New York Times

That would be selfish of me.

The New York Times

And how selfish of me to wake the cat.

Independent

How selfish of an individual to make such a comment.

The New Yorker

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