Example sentences of "[noun pl] in themselves [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The total set of such terms ( that is to say the words in themselves without reference to any associated set of behaviours ) is said to constitute " the kinship system " of the society concerned . |
| 2 | They become explanations in themselves of female and male psychology . |
| 3 | Many young men were attracted to the profession of arms for its own sake , and the excitement and glory of successful war were reasons in themselves for service , but some at least of those who engaged with a captain may have been responding to pressures at home and in the local economy rather than to the material incentives that war offered . |
| 4 | It would enable them to really allow the greater selves in themselves to be the people representing their people , their country , er so it would allow them to become statesmen in a sense , you know , it would allow the wise part of them to come forth , and for them to be in harmony with each other . |
| 5 | Sometimes they fear that the strength of their passion will so endanger relationships which are important to them that they will shut down parts in themselves from which they believe the threat comes . |