Example sentences of "allowed [pn reflx] [art] [adj] [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Briant allowed himself a small sigh of irritation . |
| 2 | Doogie allowed himself a small smile of satisfaction as Shifty-Eyes hit the road , then he turned and grabbed Pointy-Beard 's tie . |
| 3 | He allowed himself a faint smile of satisfaction then slipped the five-dollar note under Rosie 's glass and left the bar . |
| 4 | Forester allowed himself a quiet groan of relief . |
| 5 | She took the men 's cheers as somehow directed at herself , at her person , not at the food alone , but unlike the chorus that might greet the appearance of some women of the town , they did not place her in danger , and she allowed herself a small smile in acknowledgement , and came forward to set the dish down . |
| 6 | Rachel allowed herself a brief smile at such youthfulness . |
| 7 | She allowed herself a thin smile of triumph . |
| 8 | I allowed myself a brief glance at Alison 's ample contours . |