Sentence examples for permitted myself from inspiring English sources

After their meetings, the literary editor added: "I permitted myself to be hopeful.

If I permitted myself a certain religious faith or degree of mysticism, I could persuade myself that she indeed was.

I permitted myself a modest vintage binge in autumn, buying three secondhand shirts and two secondhand jumpers.

I permitted myself some brisket at a legendary barbecue place in the Texas hill country near Austin.

I myself, a committed abortion-rights supporter, permitted myself to grow complacent about these restrictions in recent years.

I have never quite permitted myself to attend bicycle camp or to take lessons from a bicycle mechanic (though I have considered both).

"The weekend, I permit myself a croissant".

I'll refuse to permit myself happiness in their world.

I didn't permit myself that thought very often.

"I can't permit myself to do things halfway; I never was like that," she said.

On winning the Nobel prize: "For once in my life, I am permitting myself the luxury of walking on air".