How to Use all to yourself/himself/herself/themselves in a Sentence

all to yourself/himself/herself/themselves

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  • And you’re guaranteed to have the trails all to yourself.
    Jen Murphy, WSJ, 23 Feb. 2022
  • The students have the park all to themselves from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Talk about a memorable night!
    Seventeen Editors, Seventeen, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Better still, Mattson and his pals didn't have the place all to themselves.
    Rachel Blount, Star Tribune, 18 May 2021
  • First though, get your own credit card all to yourself.
    Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Those who stay overnight at the sleek and stylish Silica Hotel get a slice of the stunning hot pools all to themselves.
    Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023
  • Few experiences beat having a dreamy stretch of land in the middle of the ocean all to yourself.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2022
  • The limited-time sweets come in a pack of six, so there’s plenty to share (or enjoy all to yourself).
    Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Her clients want to have museums all to themselves and are willing to spend big money to do so.
    Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
  • Then the roles would reverse and Clarke journeyed out of sight so that Hiromi could have the spotlight all to herself.
    Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2024
  • With Hepburn being too cool for school, Babs and her sheer, sequined sailor pantsuit had the moment all to herself.
    Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The Cincinnati Bearcats get the weekly predictions column all to themselves with the Bengals on a bye.
    Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Of course, the best part of having SuperShe Island all to yourself is not having to share the amenities.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Many renters in Charlotte pay to have a bathroom, living room and kitchen all to themselves — but for some people, one room is enough.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2024
  • Consequently, the leaders of these groups stayed in charge for 30 percent longer than males who had a group all to themselves.
    Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2012
  • Yet the biggest winner Thursday was the Giants, who soon will have one of the top 10 media markets in the United States all to themselves.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The pub will be closed off to the public during the three overnight stays, allowing guests to have it all to themselves, complete with dart boards and a pink box of biscuits, of course.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The concept is a row of up to three seats that economy passengers can reserve all to themselves on long-haul flights.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2024
  • Donahue had things pretty much all to himself until 1985, when Oprah Winfrey launched her own talk show.
    Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Aug. 2024
  • Until then, locals in the Chilkat Valley are enjoying the eagles all to themselves.
    Jenna Kunze, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Nov. 2020
  • Back on board the Nieuw Statendam, enjoy having one of the ship’s 12 oceanview solo staterooms all to yourself.
    Meena Thiruvengadam, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2023
  • That’s why its better to enjoy the privacy of having the home all to yourself — including your own private pool and backyard.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 July 2020
  • That means two chairlifts all to yourself, plus full lodge access, rental equipment, ski lessons, a private mountain guide, and food and beverages.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Preferably an entire night, all to yourself, and dedicated solely to the shame-free pursuit of the most sumptuous self-care.
    Vulture, 8 July 2022
  • Those wanting a next-level adventure can also book a backcountry guide to get fresh tracks all to themselves.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2023
  • There are no cars here and only around 100 residents, so finding a quiet spot all to yourself is never an issue.
    Terry Ward, CNN, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Like Khrushchev in his time, Putin is rattling the nuclear saber to prove to everyone—and perhaps above all to himself—that Moscow will not be defeated.
    Sergey Radchenko, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Enjoy the utmost privacy Celebrities and anyone else who stays here get Le Logis all to themselves.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Whatever your plans may be, date night with a significant other, drinks with the girls, or just a self-care night all to yourself, keep scrolling to shop Spanx’s newest additions.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Trump going back to court — sort of Instead of splitting his time between courtrooms and rallies, Trump has had the most important parts of campaign season all to himself.
    Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Now, Harris has the stage all to herself as the likely Democratic nominee for president.
    Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2024

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