Example sentences of "not [v-ing] themselves [prep] the " in BNC.
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1 | The quest for identifiable crime-prone personality types has included learning theorists as well as heredity theorists , psychoanalysts ( ‘ anti-social ’ or ‘ affectionless ’ personality theories ) , and studies not concerning themselves with the question of how such types come about . |
2 | Volvo , the European Tour 's main benefactor , had accused the leading money winners of disloyalty by not committing themselves to the end-of-season showpiece , the Volvo Masters in Spain . |
3 | Opposition forwards are not committing themselves to the ruck or maul . |
4 | Ideally the British wanted the Americans to be on call in reserve , not edging themselves into the premier position . |
5 | That is , when they 're not watching themselves in the mirrors , making sure that they are still up to the mark . |