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
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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
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Better still, Mattson and his pals didn't have the place all to themselves.
—Rachel Blount, Star Tribune, 18 May 2021
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First though, get your own credit card all to yourself.
—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Cincinnati Bearcats get the weekly predictions column all to themselves with the Bengals on a bye.
—Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Until then, locals in the Chilkat Valley are enjoying the eagles all to themselves.
—Jenna Kunze, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Nov. 2020
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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There's something magical found in the solace of having a restaurant all to yourself during a pandemic.
—Sonia Ramirez, Chron, 26 Jan. 2021
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Tip: Go as early as possible to experience it all to yourself.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2022
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This means the locals have been able to enjoy Esperance all to themselves, only sharing the beaches with sunbathing kangaroos.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
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Few things are as satisfying as having a crystal-clear freshwater pool all to yourself after trudging across piles of sand dunes in the blaring midday sun.
—Kevin Raub, CNN, 23 Feb. 2022
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Partygoers dressed in Dodiee enjoyed having the NoHo hotspot all to themselves, bouncing between a game of pool and trying classic cocktails.
—Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2024
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Jackson was getting starters minutes early in the season before Turner got back from a foot injury and had backup center minutes all to himself before Smith went back there.
—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Apr. 2023
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But Chesley still got pampered with certain privileges, including a hospital room all to herself, where Ashley laid out a blanket atop a floor mat so her three siblings could play while mom fussed over the fourth.
—Jeff Truesdell, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2023
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There’s nothing more secluded and personal than renting a Caribbean island all to yourself.
—Laura Giannatempo, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Nov. 2023
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