Example sentences of "set themselves [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There was an emphasis on the need for women to be confident , to set themselves high standards , to believe in themselves whatever the consequences . |
| 2 | People are encouraged to set themselves high standards in order for Whitbread , in turn , to offer its customers a high standard of service . |
| 3 | In addition to the practice of self-help skills , all clients , in negotiation with the therapist , will set themselves specific homework tasks to be achieved before the next session . |
| 4 | Students will set themselves realistic targets for a job search programme and review skills and abilities in relation to future job-seeking activities . |
| 5 | Furthermore , firms may set themselves several targets and not simply restrict themselves to the sole target of profit maximisation . |
| 6 | I am very conscious of the fact that if my life can help other people set themselves free from stupidness then , hey , more power to it . ’ |
| 7 | Mothers set themselves exacting standards , either because of their own inner motives or because of social forces acting upon them . |
| 8 | Try to help them be objective and set themselves realistic , measurable targets . |
| 9 | But those concerned seldom commit themselves to collective advancement on social and political issues , rarely setting themselves social and political as well as educational objectives . |