Example sentences of "[vb pp] [pn reflx] at [adj] " in BNC.

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1 They could have discharged themselves at any time , but they were destitute and the best was done for them that was possible in the circumstances .
2 Note has also been taken of where particular groups have positioned themselves at various times in their evolution , and of the differences in style which have characterized such groups over time .
3 In this respect orthodox medicine may have placed itself at some disadvantage to its complementary counterparts .
4 They were also asked to describe the major characteristics of the groups in which they had found themselves at each point in their time on the terraces .
5 It is the third year the council has run its sports award scheme , aimed at helping Cleveland sportsmen and women who have proved themselves at national level and have real prospects of international success .
6 In short , he had identified himself at last with the spirit of the times .
7 He has backed himself at 16-1 to complete the marathon haul to Margate in 130 hours , and he is on course to win .
8 Meanwhile , in 1801 he had exhibited a portrait at the Royal Academy , and in the same year had established himself at 59 New Bond Street , at the corner of Brook Street , and published Rudiments of Landscape , a volume of uncoloured etchings after William 's drawings .
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