Example sentences of "to present [pn reflx] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | We need to retain the choice to present ourselves to the world as ‘ not-beautiful ’ , to prevent suffocation and keep up a satisfactory interaction with people and tasks that we encounter . |
| 2 | An extremely ‘ permissive ’ parent , on the other hand , attempts to behave in a non-punitive , accepting and affirmative manner towards children 's impulses , desires and actions ; always to consult with them about policy decisions and give explanations for family rules ; to make few demands for household responsibility and orderly behaviour ; to present himself/herself to them as someone to call upon for help and company as they wish , rather than as an active ‘ disciplinary agent ’ responsible for shaping or altering behaviour . |
| 3 | According to West European diplomats in Managua , President Daniel Ortega is running out of time in his attempts to present himself to the Nicaraguan electorate on February 25 as the ‘ peace maker ’ who ended the contra war . |
| 4 | Because God 's home is always open , it means that we are always welcome and there is always forgiveness , God is giving us space to present himself to our hearts as a God of love but at the same time as a God who wants us to grow into his likeness . |
| 5 | Pedro Fernández Dittus was not , however , required to spend time in detention but merely to present himself to the authorities once a week . |
| 6 | In the run-up to the elections Fujimori sought to present himself to the public as the defender of democracy , claiming that opposition politicians had been behind a coup attempt on Nov. 13 aimed at preventing the CCD elections from taking place and restoring the 1979 Constitution . |
| 7 | An order may require the child to comply with any directions given by the supervisor : ( i ) to live at a specified place or places for certain periods of time ; ( ii ) to present himself to a specified person or persons at times and places as specified ; ( iii ) to participate in specified activities at certain times ( para 2 ) . |