Example sentences of "[noun sg] and [noun] [verb] [pn reflx] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | Both the Citadel and VMI consider themselves to be repositories of the southern chivalry and military prowess tested so harshly during the Civil War . |
| 2 | As he skirted the room to avoid the dogs , Rosie leaped against her chain and Lady hauled herself to her feet to join in the excitement . |
| 3 | There was a gradual movement towards the door and Patrick allowed himself to be carried with it . |
| 4 | The King 's Bench Prison was for gentlemen debtors , for ‘ men born to property and a high station in life who by their folly and crime reduced themselves to wretchedness and loaded themselves with disgrace ’ — though James Grant 's description in Pictures of Popular People could not be said to fit poor Benjamin Haydon . |
| 5 | McClatchey restored St Helens ' lead with a stunning volley and Pennington helped himself to a fine hat-trick . |