Example sentences of "model [pn reflx] on [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Synod meets at Westminster , just over the road from the Palace of Westminster , and although a relatively modern institution ( 1970 ) , it has modelled itself on its parliamentary cousins . |
| 2 | Snow Queen : Winter-sports fan Queen Sirikit of Thailand is said to have modelled herself on our own Elizabeth II |
| 3 | Nobody 's modelled themselves on us , they 've gone more the Roses and the Mondays . |
| 4 | As we grow up we model ourselves on our parents , identifying with them and imitating them . |
| 5 | Face to face , the son who had wanted to model himself on his father now outraged him , showing him little respect , openly arguing with him , Under Vincent 's voice , in his fixed , obstinate stare , he detected a lurking mockery and contempt for everything he stood for . |
| 6 | I always try to model myself on her . |
| 7 | Dean was another rebel , no doubt modelling himself on his two idols . |