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The phrase "allowed herself" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone granting themselves permission to do something, often in a context of self-acceptance or indulgence.
Example: "After weeks of hard work, she finally allowed herself to take a break and enjoy a day off."
Alternatives: "permitted herself" or "granted herself".
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Italian?' " She allowed herself a small smile.
She allowed herself a maternal moment.
Herzog allowed herself a small smile.
She allowed herself, momentarily, to relax.
"She allowed herself to be accessible.
Janie allowed herself to relax a little.
This time, she allowed herself to be more individual.
Eventually she came around and allowed herself to be filmed.
"She allowed herself to be misread," she said.
Smith has allowed herself a certain imaginative freedom.
She just hadn't allowed herself to say it out loud.
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