Sentence examples for to congratulate himself from inspiring English sources

And if the whole package reeks a little of self-congratulation, that doesn't mean the old mule hasn't got something to congratulate himself over.

Still, he did take time to congratulate himself as well.

When Dr. Ghaemi does come up with anything remotely new, he is quick to congratulate himself for defying conventional wisdom.

5.13am BST A Dorothy Dixer allowing the prime minister not to congratulate himself against on stopping the boats.

He stops to congratulate himself on his wisdom and strength, but his other self averts his eyes, hoping not to be noticed.

It was a subtle gesture, a quick way for Nieve to congratulate himself for getting through a tricky inning for the Mets.

Master stylist Johnnie To can congratulate himself on a fine $24m six-day start for his romantic comedy Don't Go Breaking My Heart 2 – it opened on lovelorn 11 November, Singles' Day in China.

It is nearly stupefying to watch him congratulate himself on producing a court-enforced public-service anti-drug special, the all-elbows and tone-deaf forerunner of "We Are the World".

It is concerned that "the £9 living wage can only encourage yet more migrants to flock to the UK" but concludes that Osborne, having "made Britain a more attractive place to live and work" can "congratulate himself on a job well done".

DONALD NAWI Scarsdale, N.Y., April 28 , 2011To the Editor: So can we expect Donald Trump to stop congratulating himself and release his tax returns, as promised, even if he decides not to run for president?

With Young also looking immediately at home in his new surroundings and earning praise from his manager for being lively and mature at the same time, Ferguson ought to be congratulating himself on some satisfactory summer business.