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

all to yourself/himself/herself/themselves

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Until then, locals in the Chilkat Valley are enjoying the eagles all to themselves.
    — Jenna Kunze, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Nov. 2020
  • 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
  • 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
  • Now, Harris has the stage all to herself as the likely Democratic nominee for president.
    — Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2024
  • There's something magical found in the solace of having a restaurant all to yourself during a pandemic.
    — Sonia Ramirez, Chron, 26 Jan. 2021
  • Tip: Go as early as possible to experience it all to yourself.
    — Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2022
  • 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
  • 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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