Example sentences of "[conj] [vb -s] [pn reflx] on " in BNC.
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| 1 | New York is uncommon political turf , and Mr Brown has been helped mightily by a press that prides itself on its aggression and which does not much like Mr Clinton . |
| 2 | Recently I was shown around the offices of a community church that prides itself on its radical Christian commitment . |
| 3 | As you 'd expect from the range that prides itself on keeping your garden in shape . |
| 4 | Close to the centre of Kitzbühel is this four-star hotel that prides itself on maintaining high standards . |
| 5 | In a region that prides itself on its cuisine and that boasts a strong tourist industry , it might have been supposed that indigenous entrepreneurs would leap at such an opportunity . |
| 6 | It 's also why you should beware of any diet that sells itself on how much weight you can lose in a week — anyone can do that . |
| 7 | The first is the sub-genre that bases itself on events in the past that are perhaps not quite yet history . |
| 8 | GULF WAR hero Major James Hewitt is a charmer who loves the high life — and prides himself on his royal friendships . |
| 9 | He has never stayed in any one place longer than a couple of years and prides himself on knowing when to go . |
| 10 | Once the Highland mansion of the Keiller family of Dundee , the 4-star Craigendarroch Hotel has all the charm of an old country house … and prides itself on offering the high standards of yesteryear . |
| 11 | It boasts a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and prides itself on offering a high standard of service . |
| 12 | Here , the manageress Giovanna has been welcoming guests for 30 years and prides herself on offering a simple , comfortable hotel and a good choice of menu . |
| 13 | Satisfied that the room is empty , he enters quickly , closes the door behind him emphatically , and throws himself on the settee with a groan of weariness . |