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The phrase "collect herself" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It means to regain composure or control after being upset or emotional. Example: After receiving the disappointing news, she took a moment to collect herself before responding to the email.
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She paused to collect herself.
She must have gone upstairs to collect herself.
She is trying to get her thoughts together and needs some peace to collect herself".
She tried to collect herself, and then she picked up the phone and dialled.
She helped the girl collect herself, straighten her bones, pick her books off the floor.
She looked out the window a moment, as if to collect herself.
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She paused and collected herself.
She paused, sighed and collected herself.
Collecting herself, Ruth heads for the door.
"Wow," Ms. Hempel said, collecting herself.
Looking out her kitchen window, she collected herself and began.
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