Example sentences of "herself against the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She 'd flattened herself against the outside wall like someone in a spy movie . |
| 2 | Then she mentally gave herself a shake — steeling herself against the creeping rush of longing . |
| 3 | Robbie screamed and flung herself against the protective width of Fen 's chest . |
| 4 | Julie rolled over , finally propping herself against the back door , touching the bolts there to reassure herself that it was locked . |
| 5 | Franca turned , bracing herself against the old unthinking uninformed wave of pleasure which , urging her towards him , almost lifted her off her feet . |
| 6 | She is expressing herself against the popular wisdom concerning her sex . |
| 7 | Gripping the leather straps provided , she settled herself against the supporting pole . |