Example sentences of "of herself for " in BNC.
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| 1 | The child has learned that if she makes a nuisance of herself for long enough she will be rewarded . |
| 2 | Sarah 's eyes flooded with tears , and she was ashamed of herself for not being more charitable over this generous woman 's good fortune . |
| 3 | Then a young woman — dark , quite a looker if you liked that sort of thing but a bit too full of herself for Bennett 's liking — walked into the club and announced that she was the dinner guest of Sir Robin Day , he could only treat her to his coldly disapproving smile and direct her to the ladies ' bar . |
| 4 | Clara even grew quite fond of Mrs Hill , and proud of herself for feeling fond of one so odd . |
| 5 | Folly felt quite proud of herself for remembering this snippet of English history . |
| 6 | She was so proud of herself for getting that out , grinning wildly at the other woman , that Ruth could n't subject her to more and left them for the tennis courts while they unpacked the dusty Seat that seemed to be packed to the gunnels with baskets of clothes and packages . |
| 7 | Her voice was very steady , monotonous and unemotional , and she was proud of herself for not giving in . |