selves

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Saturday was a return to their reserved selves when, really, you wanted to see the warriors of November, or at least a version of them.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

You’ve likely seen the Instagram reels of people showing off their ’90s selves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Likewise, consider investing your own hard-earned money where people invest in their selves, in becoming who they want to become, in flourishing as human beings.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

With “Alpha,” she once again utilizes a coming-of-age narrative to probe the fragility and malleability of our physical selves.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“But it is a cause for celebration. Sometimes we will invite friends over and serve them hot drinks. We wish to reveal our new selves to them,” he said, smiling briefly, but still sad.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin