self

Example Sentences

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Borgli digs deep into Emma’s psyche, pairing explanations from current-day Emma with glimpses of her younger self, wonderfully realized by Jordyn Curet.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

On Tuesday, he played at TGL, the funky hybrid of simulator play and live action golf, where he looked almost like his old self.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Such companies are, economically, in the transformation business, where they guide customers from who they are today to what they desire to become across some aspect of self.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

"I don't smile the same way anymore," Harrison said, looking at the image of her 18-year-old self.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Maybe it was because my future self had written it, or maybe it was because my future self clearly wanted to change something about the future.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin