occupy oneself

Example Sentences

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Yes, the only thing is to have one particular interest," resumed Kemper, "to occupy oneself with something that is eternally worth while.

From The Wheel of Life by Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson

One can occupy oneself with it," Ivor continued, "always and everywhere.

From Crome Yellow by Huxley, Aldous

V. pass one's time in, employ one's time in, spend one's time in; employ oneself in, employ oneself upon; occupy oneself with, concern oneself with; make it one's business &c. n.; undertake &c.

From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Roget, Peter Mark

Whether it is expedient to occupy oneself in the conduct of state affairs.

From The Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero, Volume 4 by Cicero, Marcus Tullius

Agito means to occupy oneself with, as Plautus, Asinaria, 5.

From Readings from Latin Verse With Notes by Bushnell, Curtis C.