Example sentences of "and [verb] [pn reflx] for [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When the mobs rush forward in the Mall they are taking part in the last circus of a civilization that has lost faith in itself , and sold itself for a splendid triviality . |
| 2 | At the branch of a St Lucia hotel , Doc pulls his face into a welcoming rictus and steels himself for the Happy Hour invasion . |
| 3 | She refused the porter 's offer to crack open the bottle , and settled herself for a long wait . |
| 4 | I looked up at his face and braced myself for the inevitable blast . |
| 5 | ‘ Come in , ’ he called in a low voice , expecting Clare , and steeling himself for a long and exhausting reconciliation . |
| 6 | Only today matters , so forget about tomorrow , pack your bags , and prepare yourself for a magical holiday . |
| 7 | Those who were too shy or too inexperienced to pray on those occasions would meet together on a Saturday night to read , to pray and to prepare themselves for the following Sabbath day . |