Example sentences of "and allow themselves to " in BNC.

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1 One of those kittenish creatures he remembered from the films of his childhood in the Fifties , clad in waist-high , baby-doll nightdresses , women who seemed to enjoy nothing more than lying back among the yellow nylon sheets and allowing themselves to be strangled .
2 Gradually , though , as the rest of the column led by his uncle on a fine white horse arrived , the survivors who could walk came out of the banqueting hall and allowed themselves to be greeted by the relieving troops .
3 When approached they may stay absolutely motionless and allow themselves to be picked up .
4 In reality , of course , such people are shamelessly exploiting the naivety of others who genuinely believe the doctrine and allow themselves to be thrust into the role of ‘ god-motivated ’ providers — actually doing the work attributed to the ‘ god ’ , whilst the exploiters enjoy the fruits of it .
5 That clergy and musicians be prepared to plan and lead worship imaginatively , to blend different styles , and to allow themselves to be guided both by the needs of the congregation and by sound liturgical principles in devising church services ( 514 — 516 , 522–523 ) .
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