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Discover LudwigThe phrase "self denial" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe the act of denying oneself certain pleasures or desires, often for moral or personal reasons. Example: "His self denial during the fasting period showed his commitment to his beliefs."
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"A young girl alone in the world" donated "60 cents, the result of self denial".
It is the middle way between the two extremes of self indulgence and self denial.
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It's about self-denial.
College was a self-denial-free zone.
She derives a thrill from self-denial.
It's all about denial and self-denial.
But some have made gestures toward enforced self-denial.
A modicum of critical self-denial seemed timely.
Commentary, authority, revelation and other-worldly self-denial.
There is an occasional brave act of self-denial.
The self-denial and the switched blood bags.
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