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myself

[mahy-self] / maɪˈsɛlf /


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"Having done everything I could to avert it, I gave myself over to that fate," he said.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2026

I understood that it was not culturally acceptable in Russia to confront an older person of authority, so I steeled myself.

From Salon Sep. 19, 2026

I share this not to publicly flog myself for another travel faux pas but to give you hope or prompt you to broaden your search.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

“Melanie gives Reese Witherspoon in ‘Election,’ like, ‘I will do whatever I have to do for the part,’ and I recognized that in myself as a kid.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

I’d strip my bed, putting fresh sheets and blankets on it, then make up a narrow “private room” for myself.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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