Example sentences of "[conj] [vb past] [pn reflx] for [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When the mobs rush forward in the Mall they are taking part in the last circus of a civilization that has lost faith in itself , and sold itself for a splendid triviality . |
| 2 | Trapped in a nightmare of indecision , I reluctantly agreed and prepared myself for the worst . |
| 3 | Tippy lay back and prepared herself for the worst afternoon of her life . |
| 4 | She refused the porter 's offer to crack open the bottle , and settled herself for a long wait . |
| 5 | I looked up at his face and braced myself for the inevitable blast . |