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The phrase "allow themselves" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the permission or freedom individuals give themselves to engage in certain behaviors or actions.
Example: "After a long week of work, they decided to allow themselves a day of rest and relaxation."
Alternatives: "permit themselves" or "give themselves permission".
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The patients never allow themselves such fantasies.
The lads allow themselves a cheeky smile.
People don't allow themselves to be beaten any more than they allow themselves to be raped.
It's the beefy luxury that some women will allow themselves.
The newspapers just refused to allow themselves to be proscribed".
No one should allow themselves to be exploited ever".
(For one thing, cows allow themselves to be milked).
"They allow themselves to be happy for other people.
"They will not allow themselves to bullied by other countries".
Some buyers never allow themselves to be intimidated.
Politicians can't allow themselves to look or behave like fools.
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