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ourselves

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


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We are also more likely to live longer, to live alone and to be caregivers who are without caregivers ourselves.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

To be granted a more expansive view of ourselves and others?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

“We’ve put ourselves in a position where we’re relying on other people,” midfielder Kenny McLean said, “which isn’t nice in anything you do in life.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

"We must not believe ourselves to be invulnerable," he told French TV.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

In the end we managed to find ourselves a little apartment nearby.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo



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