Example sentences of "to [verb] [pn reflx] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But if the purpose is no more precisely formulated than that , the playback session may never get beyond teachers ' purely subjective reactions to seeing themselves on the screen . |
| 2 | He has carried on the good work this term and is well on the way to establishing himself in the top 10 with 16 wins in the current campaign . |
| 3 | The goal was the perfect illustration of the reasons why Manchester United are close to establishing themselves as the country 's outstanding side . |
| 4 | Frequently the French company seeks to take over second tier United States enterprises already established in Europe with a view to establishing itself as a mainstream European producer . |
| 5 | Worrying about your weight is more likely to lead to comforting yourself with a piece of chocolate that it is to assist in burning up calories . |
| 6 | Now Taylor is looking forward to forcing himself into the England pace attack alongside the likes of Chris Lewis , Devon Malcolm and Phil DeFreitas . |
| 7 | Mr Mellor has now taken to describing himself as a ‘ victim of circula-tion wars . ’ |
| 8 | In 1918 Sanders thought he had a chance to become Chief Secretary for Ireland , but was soon reduced to considering himself as a possible Speaker ; in 1921 he was passed over for Chief Whip because it did not suit the coalition to have such a partisan in so sensitive a post . |
| 9 | Prejudice aside for one brief moment , the Republic have shown the best form in the group so far , and if there was even the merest scintilla of justice in this doomed planet , they would now be checking out copies of In Stockholm magazine with a view to disporting themselves in the most agreeable Nite Spots that the Swedish capital has to offer . |
| 10 | 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 . |
| 11 | Speaking to reporters during Pakistan 's biggest military manoeuvres , General Mirza Aslam Beg said the army was dedicated to forging itself into a formidable fighting force and had no ambitions to meddle again in politics . |
| 12 | 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 . |