ourselves

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“We’ve already locked ourselves into disruptions that will probably last for at least three to six months.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"Art allows us to ground ourselves and take our minds off the circumstances that have brought us here," Madyar told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I know that we have to protect ourselves.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"Military actions will end some day, we assume. Without a doubt, they will end once we have achieved the goals we have set for ourselves."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Sean kept talking as we sat ourselves on the ground and wound the rope around our waists, wound ourselves together.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff