Example sentences of "[pn reflx] off [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | And he signs himself off from systematic criticism . |
| 2 | However many problems there may be , there is a natural human instinct to form relationships all through our lives , although occasionally one will find a recluse — someone who has deliberately cut himself off from human contact . |
| 3 | A recent demonstration of the 3M Computer Aided Retrieval system , which uses microfilm cartridges linked to a computer-generated indexing system , has suggested a cost-effective way forward here , which does not cut itself off from future DIP systems . |
| 4 | She took herself off for long walks to ponder in the ice and wind and snow . |
| 5 | The class disciplines of stations broke down , although in many places the wealthiest took themselves off to other forms of transport . |
| 6 | The children were dividing themselves off into small groups . |
| 7 | ‘ It 's not certain , but there 's a suggestion that they have stolen British army trucks and uniforms and , with forged documents , pass themselves off as official convoys . |
| 8 | In the film Hospital George C. Scott plays the administrator attempting to impose some order on the chaos of misadventure , accidents , and disasters passing themselves off as medical care . |
| 9 | Many people cut themselves off from great sources of nourishment and direction because they imagine that writing can not be taught , or if it can , that you ca n't learn about it in a group . |
| 10 | The leading ex-Liberals , however , not wishing to cut themselves off from potential new Liberal recruits , held back from actually joining the ILP . |
| 11 | ( Catatonics typically do not speak or appear to listen or take necessary initiatives ; they cut themselves off from human contact . ) |
| 12 | I took myself off for long walks along the shore and into the hills every morning and did not return to Les Glycines until noon , when the three of us would drive in Otto 's traction avant to one of his favourite places for seafood . |
| 13 | In effect I 'd cut myself off from other kids of my own age . |