Example sentences of "allow [pn reflx] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ But I will , ’ he said softly , allowing himself the smallest of smiles . |
| 2 | She stayed as she was , looking up at him from beneath her long black lashes , allowing herself the faintest smile of pleasure . |
| 3 | ‘ When are you going to let me know ? ’ she asked , clasping his hand , allowing herself the fleeting pleasure of his touch . |
| 4 | But I find it hard to accept that all our land should be so buttoned up , and that we should allow ourselves the arrogant and indulgent belief — against every lesson in history — that we can run things better than nature . |
| 5 | We can not allow ourselves the empty luxury of doubt . ’ |
| 6 | He suddenly wondered whether she smiled like that because she could rarely allow herself the full release of a complete smile , but must always keep one side of her lips tucked under control . |
| 7 | For each week you are resident in Edinburgh you should allow yourself the following minimum sums of money to cover your expenses . |
| 8 | ( 1 ) For each week you are resident in Edinburgh you should allow yourself the following sums of money to cover your expenses . |
| 9 | And do you allow yourself the occasional binge ? |
| 10 | ‘ The reason a lot of women and men argue without hearing each other is that many women lack the bottom harmonics in their voices , while men do n't allow themselves the upper harmonics . |