Sentence examples for self from inspiring English sources
self
The subject of one's own experience of phenomena: perception, emotions, thoughts.
"self" is correct and usable in written English. It can be used as a reflexive pronoun or as an adjective or noun to refer to one's own self or a specific entity. Example: I need to take time to nurture my self-esteem.
Selfridges recently announced that it was getting rid of gendered floors and would just have three floors of fashion merchandised together so that customers could shop according to an expression of "self".
They have introduced "self service" machines that perform most library duties, and have radically cut down on staff.
The great shame for rural and regional people is that a once head-kicking party representing country interests has become an anodyne shadow of its former self.
There was a certain amount of tutting on social media when Kennedy was on Question Time in March, clearly confused and not his usual, sharp self.
"Every country in the world has a right to self-defence and I'm determined to put Britain's first-class defence industry at the forefront of this market, supporting 300,000 jobs across the country".
We have taken these positions because we believe that freedom and self-determination are not unique to one culture.
As a classic self-delusional narcissist, I reckoned third place would be OK.
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