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The phrase "allowing himself" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing someone giving themselves permission to do something or indulging in a particular behavior.
Example: "He found solace in the quiet of the evening, allowing himself to reflect on the day's events."
Alternatives: "permitting himself" or "granting himself permission".
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For now he's allowing himself only one consumer fantasy.
Mr. Stewart is allowing himself no divergence from the dialogue.
He added, allowing himself to smile, "a slow 13 years".
President Obama will not be the only world leader allowing himself a quiet smile.
That is something he says he is not allowing himself to consider.
There followed many distinguished roles, without his ever allowing himself to be typecast.
He did not feel compromised by allowing himself to get close to them.
"His mistake was in allowing himself too short a time, that's all".
"I'm excited," said Mr. Barnes, 74, of nearby Raymond, allowing himself a big smile.
The President's mistake, I think, was in allowing himself to be backed into that position.
"It was not the best of displays," said Smith, allowing himself something of an understatement.
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