Example sentences of "console myself [prep] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I consoled myself with the thought that he would n't find out from me ; there was enough trouble at home already . |
| 2 | Having replied Yes with much confidence in his initial request I did not think I could take two steps to the rear , so I hastened to add that the job would take me some considerable time as ti would be my spare-time/spare-time job , consoled myself with the thought that it was the first time that I had made anything to be used in a church , so it would be a challenge . |
| 3 | For three years I consoled myself with the fact that one minute he was laughing and joking the next it was over . ’ |
| 4 | I console myself with the thought that whatever happens to the ankles of others ( and there is no doubt that prettily turned item is a tremendous turn-on ) , mine are contemplated without the libido 's charging in with its usual tedious cries of ‘ Me , me , me ’ . |
| 5 | Reeling somewhat from the gin concoction , and making for the captain 's office , I console myself with the thought that if I need anything from an appendectomy to open heart surgery , there is no shortage of equipment or expertise to hand . |
| 6 | I am still very critical of my own shape but I console myself with the fact that while it is far from perfect , it is better than it used to be . |