to yourself/himself/herself/themselves

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: secret from others

They kept their plans to themselves.

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How could such an insightful, searching and consummately truthful writer seemingly spend her daily life lying to herself? —

Glen Weldon, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025 Helen Nguyen, a CU Boulder sophomore, referred to herself as Jerry Nguyen’s No. 1 fan. —

Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025 Presidential pardons issued on last day in office On his last full day in office, Trump issued 74 pardons and 70 commutations, including some to political allies but none to himself or members of his family. —

George Petras, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 Looking back, Ralph couldn't be prouder of her resilience and of her ability to love and stay true to herself. —

Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for to yourself/himself/herself/themselves

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