Example sentences of "[prep] yourself [vb mod] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you peered into the hundred eyes of a scallop , a hundred upside-down views of yourself would peer back . |
| 2 | 'Too bloody right , ’ says Perry , ‘ te ’ likes of yourself will lift everything tat ai n't nailed down . |
| 3 | Soon you will be able to see your skin texture improving , and your new positive attitude towards yourself will give you a more sunny view on life in general . |
| 4 | Each time you reach a goal your attitude towards yourself will change , however imperceptibly , until you find your confidence growing . |
| 5 | ‘ Of course , ’ suggested Tommy , as he tried to stifle a yawn , ‘ a man of property like yourself would need to be up early of a mornin' , to make sure ‘ is workers were already on parade and not shirkin' . ’ |
| 6 | An opportunity I believe an ambitious person like yourself will find too good to resist . ’ |
| 7 | But that 's the sort of thing working for yourself can do , because . |
| 8 | There 's a little story , but do you see what I mean , what working for yourself could give you ? |
| 9 | ‘ I ca n't think why someone such as yourself should want to marry me , ’ Ellie said eventually . |
| 10 | Silas would not want me to be in a room where somebody such as yourself could have an ear pressed to the wall . |