Example sentences of "[adv] and [verb] [pn reflx] [prep] the " in BNC.

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1	Another way of creating a bad impression at a social interview is by being so self-conscious and aware of what is going on that you are unable to act naturally and show yourself in the best possible light .
2	He turned away and swung himself into the saddle of the horse that Bravd was holding .
3	He did what any timorous man in a panic would do , ran away and hid himself within the community , where he was known and respected , and no one would ever guess he had attempted such a deed . ’
4	Perhaps you could go and fight in one of those wars they 're always having somewhere and lose yourself in the din of battle .
5	Finally I decided to decline politely and throw myself on the mercy of an acquaintance instead . ’
6	The subscription is quoted at £3 3s. 0d. for Gentlemen and £2 2s. 0d. for Ladies and urges those wanting to join ‘ to do so at once and avail themselves of the present low subscription free of entrance fee ’ .
7	Whereas I — ’ he sighed theatrically and smote himself on the chest — ‘ am Arab . ’
8	‘ What happened next I do not know , ’ said the servant , ‘ but a year later she came to our house here and threw herself into the mistress 's arms and begged her to take her in .
9	I ran forward and dashed myself into the water with a skimming dive .
10	Entering the cafe , the Blackshirts went upstairs and showed themselves at the window , which provoked a hail of missiles from the crowd below .
11	Alone once more , she walked and walked , and when she became too hot to carry on , she swam again and dried herself in the sun .
12	So as I say I think it 'll , I think it 'll , it 'll run okay and behave itself on the assumption you can get some people to fill it in so er
13	In Ostland the horde began to loot and destroy with customary Orc efficiency , crushing the spring crops underfoot and gorging themselves on the hard won stores of the local people .

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