Example sentences of "prided [pn reflx] on his " in BNC.
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| 1 | 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 . |
| 2 | Nigel made many enemies and no friends with these pieces , but he prided himself on his integrity . |
| 3 | He had built a lean-to greenhouse on the back of the scullery and prided himself on his chrysanthemums and gladioli . |
| 4 | Polo was all right as a hobby , but for a living , as Angel 's father , who prided himself on his English had pointed out , it was distinctly ‘ Non-U ’ . |
| 5 | Hauser prided himself on his ability to manipulate human beings . |
| 6 | As he prided himself on his fair and honest trading , and the high standards which he always maintained except in extenuating circumstances , the ginger-haired totter had decided he should do the right thing by her . |
| 7 | Joseph Robinson was aware of what was good for business but he was also a man who prided himself on his love of sport : this meant that he had a responsibility to knowledge and experience . |
| 8 | Auguste prided himself on his immaculate memory for all matters concerning meals for which he was responsible . |
| 9 | He prided himself on his fluency in the tongue , but the stranger only looked bemused . |