Example sentences of "[prep] [v-ing] yourself [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Here we 're talking about basing yourself for three weeks on that same golf course . |
| 2 | Whatever the size of land or terrace you have at your disposal , a little lateral thinking will prove that there are always ways and means of providing yourself with enough plant material to experiment with the very enjoyable pastime of pressing flowers . |
| 3 | ‘ So why did n't you just look for another job , instead of involving yourself in such a risky undertaking ? ’ |
| 4 | I thought if someone brought you to your senses , before it was too late , you 'd have a chance , instead of throwing yourself into any trouble that came along . |
| 5 | But because a survey is a personal matter and a personal responsibility , you ought to insist on meeting the surveyor first before committing yourself to one particular firm . |
| 6 | It 's best to ‘ shop around ’ before committing yourself to one company . |
| 7 | This way you may be able to get a taste of different or unusual working environments before committing yourself to one or the other . |
| 8 | The difficulty lies in convincing yourself of that ! |
| 9 | There are other interest hedging products , such as interest rate options , which allow you , at a price , to benefit from favourable movements in interest rates without locking yourself into future rates should these prove unfavourable . |
| 10 | You can learn how to be a better decision-maker , how to plan and organize things efficiently , how to relax , how to take your mind off your problems by engrossing yourself in other things . |
| 11 | Begin by watching yourself for half an hour each day as if you are a stranger . |
| 12 | By restricting yourself to seven or less you will enhance your chances of making the report effective . |