ourselves

Example Sentences

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“A bunch of us took it upon ourselves to, you know, go downtown and give out these resources — the food, water and of course the PPE,” he said, referring to personal protective equipment.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

By using each outcome to sharpen our edge we can better position ourselves for what comes next.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

He posted a message on Facebook making clear he intended to rebuild his party: "The work begins. Let's reorganise ourselves and keep fighting for the Hungarian people!"

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Consider how often we find ourselves turning away: As we pass someone on the street asking for help, we slightly avert our eyes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

I began to feel drowsy, and as I dozed off, I thought about this world and the things we humans struggled for, and all the ways in which we imprisoned ourselves, and each other.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo