Example sentences of "[vb base] [pn reflx] against " in BNC.
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| 31 | In addition to destroying the animal 's ability to groom , climb , defend itself against rivals and protect itself from enemies , the operation of de-clawing also eliminates the cat 's ability to hunt . |
| 32 | ‘ Comment : When you make other people laugh , you defend yourself against them taking you too seriously . |
| 33 | I steady myself against the wall . |
| 34 | The Kennel Club defend themselves against accusations that they do not do enough to curtail irresponsible breeding . |
| 35 | Then check yourself against the Height/Weight Chart ( see Table 5 ) . |