Example sentences of "to get [pn reflx] [prep] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | We 're in the Division there with them and we 've we 've got to try and win enough of them to get ourselves into a charging position . |
| 2 | For the Conservative party which is in essence a party of power , huge historic perspective , huge experience of power , ever to get itself in a position where it 's perceived to be struggling to the point of self destruction , would have its political consequences and they would be dire . |
| 3 | He said : ‘ It 's lonely being a long way ahead so you have to get youself into a cocoon to protect yourself from the thoughts that can trouble your mind . ’ |
| 4 | But she would n't be here and , as the taxi went on ever upwards so Fabia tried to get herself in a frame of mind where she could deal cheerfully with Lubor 's banter . |
| 5 | The nature of the marketing process may have to vary with customer size ; paint manufacturers will for instance have to get themselves onto a list of approved contractors before they can even bid for orders to major customers such as the railways or car manufacturers . |
| 6 | ‘ It 's so awfully difficult — I 'd be bound to get myself in a muddle trying to explain myself . ’ |
| 7 | It 's a great mistake to get yourself into a state of nervous excitement all the time … nobody should ever overdo it you know … you should read Jane Austen and then you 'll feel better . |