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ourselves

[ahr-selvz, ouuhr-, ou-er-] / ɑrˈsɛlvz, aʊər-, ˌaʊ ər- /


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"He constantly reminded us in the family that each of us must do things in our own way. Find our own style. Be ourselves," Haakon said.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

“The fact that we can post ourselves traveling around and playing golf, just as friends,” Clark says, “it feels like a freaking dream.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

Sly and the Family Stone’s message of overcoming prejudice and treating everyone with dignity, including ourselves, matches their steadfast dedication to making all their fans feel loved, especially children.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2026

"Keeping them on a healthy diet, at a healthy body weight, and preserving mobility and cognitive health -- just like we would do for ourselves," Creevy said.

From Science Daily Aug. 29, 2026

He knows it’s only a matter of time before we’ll find it ourselves.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold



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