Example sentences of "[conj] [verb] [pn reflx] on the [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They jerk from side to side and rub themselves on the plants , but there is no redness or inflammation of the gills . |
| 2 | With the collapse of the Leveller movement in 1649 Chidley turned his energies to building a separatist congregation in London , promoting social reform , and enriching himself on the spoils of revolution . |
| 3 | I forced the gun down and hit myself on the knees . |
| 4 | The tall heavy , dark-haired with thick brows too close together , stood up and balanced himself on the balls of his feet . |
| 5 | ‘ Toddler fallen out of an upstairs window and impaled himself on the railings . |
| 6 | Tenants who refuse to accept leases are given notice to quit and find themselves on the streets after years of loyal service . |