Example sentences of "[noun prp] pride [pn reflx] on his " in BNC.
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| 1 | Hauser prided himself on his ability to manipulate human beings . |
| 2 | Although Koch prides himself on his team 's technological programme , he admitted he had overlooked the change to daylight-saving time , which meant the races began an hour earlier , while the wind was still building . |
| 3 | Auguste prided himself on his immaculate memory for all matters concerning meals for which he was responsible . |
| 4 | During his inspection of Nikol'skaia volost' , Yakovlev prided himself on his objectivity in criticizing local party activities , given that he was a highly orthodox representative of the central apparatus with a broad knowledge of all-Russian affairs . |
| 5 | Wayans prides himself on his no-sacred-cows approach to comedy , even when it has led to controversy . |