Example sentences of "[vb infin] [pn reflx] in [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Even today , with the growth of computers in every branch of business , it is rare to find a computer man who can explain himself in simple English . |
| 2 | Let's face it , we live with our negative parts and generally we may beat ourselves in public . |
| 3 | Low-grade malnutrition ( slightly fewer vitamins and minerals than you need ; too much fat and sugar and too little fibre ) can show itself in small , insidious ways . |
| 4 | But he is insisting , in black and white terms , that the divine sonship , mediated by the Spirit , must show itself in changed behaviour . |
| 5 | It is a problem which comes up at various points in considering the relations between biology and human practices , and may be put in the following way : how is a phenotypic character which would present itself in other species as a behavioural tendency represented in a species which has a culture , language and conceptual thought ? |
| 6 | A woman can present herself in various roles : as a ‘ mother figure ’ , or as a child appealing to her husband 's paternal instinct . |
| 7 | Imagine a Highland haven far away from the hustle and bustle of the city … a private world where you can pamper yourself in unparalleled luxury … and relax in surroundings of timeless beauty . |
| 8 | If you will contain yourself in reasonable patience , and permit me to do what I came here to do , we will all be better off ! |
| 9 | Lovell is emphatic that it is not a fast-track management programme but a way of offering highly motivated individuals the chance to fully develop themselves in technical , business and behavioural areas . |
| 10 | In other ducks courting males may also preen themselves in certain phases of their displays . |
| 11 | ‘ Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him ? saith the Lord . |
| 12 | Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him ? ’ |
| 13 | This may manifest itself in various ways . |
| 14 | It 's scientifically proven that foods can make certain susceptible children very ill , and this can manifest itself in various ways , but one of the most common ways is that children behave badly ; they become aggressive and disturbed . |
| 15 | How would this manifest itself in behavioural terms ? |
| 16 | However , the aggressive horse will be preparing to fight rather than flee , which will manifest itself in bared teeth and the head and neck being extended with a thrust , ready to attack . |
| 17 | The same kinds of symptom may be present throughout , or the disorder may manifest itself in different forms at different life stages , perhaps as conduct disorder or delinquency in childhood , but in adulthood as alcoholism or even schizophrenia . |
| 18 | Rolt warns that this is not so because that spirit can only express itself in creative activities in which work and leisure are facets of one whole . |
| 19 | It is a slippery customer and will disguise itself in various ways ; we must see through its masks , for beyond the Ego lies our true unlimited Self . |
| 20 | Stress signals can manifest themselves in different ways according to the individual 's predisposition and personality . |
| 21 | Here we need to encourage pupils to think and express themselves in vivid ways using word pictures . |
| 22 | Yes , well I was , I was erm , I must put myself in historical context . |
| 23 | Such activity is necessitated by the provision of only 420 km of game-viewing in a reserve of 1673 km 2 and the fact that there are relatively low populations of the carnivores , individuals of which do not always locate themselves in convenient spots ! |
| 24 | In fact , one of the reasons God is so concerned that we do not involve ourselves in premarital and extramarital relations is so that we will never feel we are competing against the skill and ability of another lover . |
| 25 | On the contrary , the US decision , which was taken without consultation or advance notice , will act as a strong deterrent to accepting a US proposal last week that the Alliance should involve itself in regional issues outside Europe . |
| 26 | She is a strong-minded woman who brooks no interference in her department : on the other hand , she does not involve herself in other people 's . |
| 27 | Propaganda by itself was insufficient ; they must involve themselves in social agitation and make it known that the republicans were involved : |
| 28 | But the church also has a strong emphasis on social action and members will involve themselves in local concerns and politics as necessary . |
| 29 | There is experimental evidence , however , that small groups of particles in liquids do arrange themselves in small , ordered and short-lived clusters . |
| 30 | ‘ You do n't involve yourself in ordinary , leisurely sports . |