1The monk took a vow to abnegate all worldly possessions and desires, dedicating his life to spiritual contemplation.
2In her influential essay, the philosopher argued that true moral growth requires the ability to abnegate one's own ego and desires for the greater good.
3The politician's decision to abnegate her claim to the leadership position was seen as a surprising act of selflessness.
4The concept of abnegation is central to many spiritual traditions, which view the renunciation of worldly desires as a path to enlightenment.
5There is a fine line between abnegating one's own interests and sacrificing one's integrity; the former can be a noble act, but the latter is always a mistake.