self

Example Sentences

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Would one of the sport's all-time greats be able to approach her past excellence, or would she be a shadow of her former self?

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It makes me wonder if what makes a boy’s mother a Boy Mom is a sense of self that requires the consistent validation of being needed.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

“As a teacher, I believe in leading with praise no matter how bad the test result or essay is. So I became my teacher self onstage.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

He added his experience had changed that view, saying he now wanted "to celebrate the whole self".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“It’s all you now, Grandpa,” my video self replies offscreen.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh