There was no rational reason for the fistivities: pride of possession had simply overcome those present, and nature had taken its course.

He knew he was a beaten man, and all his vitality and pride could not overcome this fact.

Buhmaid's family said they were sad for his death, but their pride had overcome it.

Now, however, he began to wonder if his pride had overcome his judgment.

Haggerty's injured professional pride quite overcame any humanitarian concern he might have had about the identity of the victim or how severe his case was.

It was my first impulse to avoid the castle, but my pride overcame me.

No vet trying to build up a practice ought to let pride overcome his or her business sense.

For many, pride has overcome bittersweet feelings about a team that may see its future elsewhere.

Chloe wanted to call out, to tell someone she was hun-gry, but her pride overcame her discomfort.

In fact, his pride in his wife's accomplishments often overcomes his sense of privacy.