Example sentences of "[v-ing] ourselves [adv] [prep] the " in BNC.
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1 | But we still went on enjoying ourselves immensely for the officers handed us chocolates and were very kind . |
2 | There is another , more subtle effect of exercise which is to be gained from pushing ourselves periodically to the limits of our endurance , and beyond . |
3 | ‘ Well , we certainly thought we were climbing , the wife and me , you know with all that pulling ourselves up over the rock and all , and what with the fact we were , well , in a manner of speaking , how can I put this , em , climbing up to the top . ’ |
4 | Positioning ourselves just inside the sheltering arm , outside which we could see an alarming amount of white water , we awaited his signal . |
5 | And of entrusting ourselves in to the power of his mercy . |