Example sentences of "to commit themselves [prep] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Councillors had an understandable reluctance to commit themselves to a political course which would deprive them of access to patronage , and it was for this reason that it was necessary for politicians to provide demonstrations of power . |
| 2 | A Punjabi speaking volunteer was suggested to sit in , but this was not acceptable as the family did not want to commit themselves to a regular time for the volunteer to call . |
| 3 | My objection was not to discussion of the subject , but to the refusal of those who might be expected to be clear and able spokesmen of the Church to commit themselves to a firm position on right and wrong . |
| 4 | They want to commit themselves to a single currency and to deny a future Parliament or Government the power to make a vital decision . |
| 5 | Once Ann had been helped to understand that she felt insecure in her relationship with Charles as a result of earlier experiences , she and Charles were then able to commit themselves to a contractual approach to problem-solving . |
| 6 | These may consist of able musicians who are unwilling or unable to commit themselves on a regular basis . |