Example sentences of "[noun pl] [verb] themselves [prep] an [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | Their work carries highly charged images of male sexuality , such as ‘ Naked Beauty ’ where two young , naked models abase themselves before an open , budding flower , while George looks on with the impassivity of a voyeur . |
2 | Various possibilities present themselves to an active lad . |
3 | Irish catholics find themselves in an ambiguous relationship to Irish nationalism . |
4 | Hip hop is the sound of threatened individuals asserting themselves against an uncaring world , taking on all comers and dispensing rough ( social ) justice or vengeance . |
5 | In comparison with ‘ conventional ’ offenders , corporate executives find themselves in an enviable position . |
6 | As noted in Chapter 3 , there is no inherent power for partners to rid themselves of an unwanted colleague short of seeking a dissolution unless their partnership agreement contains express provision . |
7 | ‘ Businesses appear to be looking at ways to market themselves with an increasing emphasis on mail-shots , public relations and advertising . |