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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

At the meeting she said, “we are setting ourselves up for big industry, losing that small town feel.”

From Salon • 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

"Of course, it's not a great scoreline. It's hard, it's disappointing, and I think there was a difference - a big difference - between ourselves and Spain," added Wiegman.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Could Hugo and I not even be allowed this tiny moment to ourselves?

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler



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