Example sentences of "[adj] to [verb] [pn reflx] [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | This is a noisy , rumbustious film that 's prone to burying itself in hails of gunshots and sheets of flame . |
2 | To counter both the unfavourable home environment , and the difficulty poorer parents have in equalling the sharp elbows of the middle classes , who are well accustomed to taking themselves to the front of the queue , the school starting age for nursery education should be reduced to three . |
3 | CAB advisers are accustomed to finding themselves in the position of mediators , and although they usually sit comfortably in this role , many dislike the role of mediator between client , Department of Social Security and charity foundations that has been thrust upon them . |
4 | Furthermore , teachers must get used to seeing themselves on film . |
5 | The goal was the perfect illustration of the reasons why Manchester United are close to establishing themselves as the country 's outstanding side . |