Example sentences of "by [verb] herself [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | She could control that by reminding herself of the terrible consequences it had led to the first time . |
| 2 | She caught worldwide attention last year when she claimed in a defence of prostitution charges that she could only satisfy a sex addiction by selling herself to the long line of men . |
| 3 | Nevertheless , the view has prevailed within the Government , and also within the ranks and higher commands of all the Opposition parties , that Britain 's future would be assured by linking herself to the fortunes of another country . |
| 4 | When Diana allegedly attempted suicide by throwing herself down the stairs at Sandringham , Charles called a doctor and then disappeared , leaving the Queen Mother to comfort his wife . |
| 5 | Despite being repeatedly arrested and brought back home , bruised and beaten by the police , she finally got to see the King by throwing herself into the road in front of the Royal car . |
| 6 | Shortly before the war , she had committed suicide by throwing herself from the bridge into the path of a train . |