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 .
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