Example sentences of "[conj] [vb -s] itself [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Philosophy that limits itself to conceptual analysis can discuss the discourses of those who talk about sex and gender , looking for conceptual coherence and the presence or absence of rational argument . |
| 2 | For these teachers the time taken up by their extra activities more than repays itself in renewed zest and self-confidence in school . |
| 3 | Martin Casey , ‘ Perspex ’ business manager in the Acrylics Business describes it : ‘ Because extruded sheet is made by a continuous process that lends itself to long runs , it is offered in only a limited range of colours and thicknesses . |
| 4 | This process seems to have been handled badly , even if it is not one that lends itself to sensitive treatment . |
| 5 | Through observation of his own case , he became convinced that chronic muscle tension — a result of life 's physical and emotional stresses — which overlays and destroys natural poise we have as tiny children , and manifests itself in hunched shoulders , clenched jaws , a slouched or twisted spine , with , as often as not , the head held to one side , could not but interfere with the efficient functioning of the body , restricting breathing , circulation and digestion . |
| 6 | There is also a softer side , which has evolved far beyond the fighting form and concerns itself with psychological and physical development It is called tai chi chuan or the ‘ grand ultimate fist ’ . |
| 7 | The American mink normally shuns human settlement and confines itself to natural , or at least loosely managed , environs . |
| 8 | When injured it becomes a less efficient hunting machine and puts itself in considerable danger . |
| 9 | ( iii ) To ensure that the government machine responds and adapts itself to new policies and programmes as they emerge , within the broad framework of the main departmental fields of responsibility . |
| 10 | Designers ' Saturday is not an exhibition of how to furnish your home , but concerns itself with interior design as a whole . |
| 11 | Yet to me it is more quietly impressive than all the grand ‘ exegi monumentum ’ gestures , since it refuses to turn outward to time , or the world , but addresses itself with complete absorption to its subject . |