Example sentences of "[adj] [verb] [pn reflx] [verb] [art] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Consequently , rather than earning a wage , they are likely to find themselves claiming a range of benefits , grants and allowances .
2 I actually found it hard to make myself make a divot at first — it just seemed wrong .
3 I just have n't been able to motivate myself to put the time in
4 Delaney lurched forward , unable to stop himself shouldering the door hard .
5 One or two of the bystanders , filled with dread , knowing already that the catastrophe had occurred but unable to prevent themselves verifying the fact , discreetly consulted their time-pieces .
6 But I never have been able to bring myself to watch the video .
7 Jannie was beginning to doubt whether she actually would be able to bring herself to watch the programme .
8 She looked from his hand to the door , hardly able to bring herself to make the connection .
9 Hari was amazed to hear herself making the offer .
10 Eva was somewhat surprised to find herself considered a celebrity on account of a Sunday paper .
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