Sentence examples for a trace of self from inspiring English sources

In one training ritual, the bare-chested legionnaires ritually and without a trace of self- consciousness or squeamishness throw themselves into each other's arms.

Was a trace of self-pity detectable in his voice?

She never showed a trace of self-pity.

(They are also followed around by camera crews without a trace of self-consciousness).

"None of the boys liked me," she notes, without a trace of self-pity.

Mr. Samuels says, with a trace of self-mockery: "Come on, I'll show you.

They gaze from her paintings without a trace of self-pity or pathos.

On both occasions, members of the public turned into dancers without a trace of self-consciousness.

They should, as Nike tells us without a trace of self-awareness, risk everything.

Stoops also has a trace of self-confidence, just like his last boss, Steve Spurrier of Florida.

Here, he recalls his childhood in detail, plainly, movingly, sometimes amusingly, but without a trace of self-pity or bitterness.