Sentence examples for granted himself from inspiring English sources

But Trump long ago granted himself the privilege to rewrite history.

He had also granted himself the title "President of the University of Common Sense" on his radio show in Atlanta.

In the 4th century, the emperor Constantine granted himself, as "bishop of foreign affairs," certain rights to church leadership.

Instead, he in effect granted himself the power to dispense unlimited sums of money without Congressional oversight.

When the company was founded, Shervin allegedly granted himself 90% of the firm's common stock while giving only 6% to BamBrogan.

As my colleague David Kirkpatrick reports, tens of thousands marched to Tahrir on Tuesday to denounce President Mohamed Morsi's recent constitutional decree, in which he granted himself broad new powers.

Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi issued a decree November 22 granting himself broad powers above any court.

In his most astringent and disabusing work, Hass refuses to grant himself and his friends center stage.

Steven realized that he had to grant himself the permission to be mediocre an appalling prospect for achievers.

The opposition National Salvation Front said it would enter talks only if Morsi rescinds his constitutional decree granting himself dictatorial power.

So he passed a bill – with Labor's support – granting himself retrospective immunity against appeals on that basis.