Reflexive, She blamed herself for failing the test., They found themselves under serious pressure before the exam., He tried to calm himself during the panic attack., We prepared ourselves for unexpected difficulties., I forced myself to face my fear., The student reminded himself to stay focused., Emphatic, She herself admitted she was afraid., I myself experienced extreme stress during the finals., The teacher herself explained the rule again., They themselves made the final decision., He himself solved the problem without help., We ourselves organised the whole project.

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