How to use "themselves" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "themselves" in popular movie and book plots

  • They can create bodies for themselves that reflect the origins of their races, such as Tigerishka's cat-form.  - The Wanderer (Leiber novel)
  • Five years later, Harry and Sally find themselves on the same flight.  - When Harry Met Sally...
  • Students may team up and equip themselves with whatever gear they can carry, but are otherwise completely on their own.  - Tunnel in the Sky
  • Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas debate amongst themselves which pair of hobbits to follow.  - The Lord of the Rings
  • On the arid desert planet, they find themselves in a pyramid-like structure.  - Stargate (film)
  • Jiko-bō's men disguise themselves in boar skins and trick the rampaging Okkoto into leading them to the Forest Spirit.  - Princess Mononoke
  • The trio disguise themselves as Klansmen and attempt to rescue Tommy.  - O Brother, Where Art Thou?
  • But John and Grace themselves do not leave their beloved Moonfleet ever again.  - Moonfleet
  • Eidolon is supported by his four generals, themselves a reference to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.  - Hexen II
  • dr Alton points out that men's clothes are dull and restrictive, whereas women can adorn themselves with attractive and comfortable clothing.  - Glen or Glenda
  • They often discuss the difficult financial situation they find themselves in now that Gregor can't provide for them.  - The Metamorphosis
  • Only after being assured they would be placed under house arrest in the home of a Privy Council member, did the pair give themselves up.  - Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford
  • The Bene Gesserit still find themselves questioning the Golden Path of humanity set by the God Emperor Leto II.  - Chapterhouse: Dune
  • After Crono and Lucca separately recreate the portal and find themselves in AD 600, they find Marle only to see her vanish before their eyes.  - Chrono Trigger
  • Jeffrey and Sandy find themselves attracted to each other, though Sandy has a boyfriend.  - Blue Velvet (film)
  • The pigs elevate themselves to positions of leadership and set aside special food items, ostensibly for their personal health.  - Animal Farm

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