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ourselves

[ahr-selvz, ouuhr-, ou-er-] / ɑrˈsɛlvz, aʊər-, ˌaʊ ər- /


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“We are basically pushing ourselves to a limit,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"We're asking ourselves a lot of questions," said 68-year-old Giuliano Del Negro, who attended a recent meeting held to inform residents about the plans.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

And we are acclimatizing ourselves to the idea that Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

"A cancer diagnosis affects every part of life, in mind, body and the deeper part of ourselves," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

We moved together away from the tub and lowered ourselves onto the floor.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu



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