oneself

Example Sentences

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Ridding oneself of unconscious bias can be a daily practice, so I hope this 60-something single man does not sacrifice too much of his downtime for overtime.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Ortiz’s show premiering at the Joy Who Lived Festival revels in the unhinged and urges people to judge each other for past messes with the opportunity to redeem oneself through comedy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“His central idea was that to live is to act, transforming oneself and the world around,” Ms. Riskin writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

There are no legal requirements about how and where bodies should be stored, and no qualifications are needed to establish oneself as a funeral director.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

If at the heart of rhetoric is the ability to position oneself in regard to an audience, their exchange demonstrates Satan’s mastery.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith