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Discover LudwigThe phrase "setting themselves" is correct and is commonly used in written English.
It is usually used in the context of someone taking the initiative to do something or make a change in their life. For example, "John decided to take control of his life and started setting himself challenging goals".
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IT IS ON!!! 9.10am: Setting Themselves Up For A Fall dept.
Both are setting themselves as Washington outsiders.
But they're setting themselves up for a fall.
Yes! Are they setting themselves up for inevitable disappointment?
Let other countries race to the bottom on regulation, setting themselves up for financial crises.
In March, two monks from the same monastery died after setting themselves on fire.
Shareholder capitalism is spreading and many large firms are setting themselves ambitious aims for profitability.
Those setting themselves on fire have mainly been monks, nuns or former members of the clergy.
"They're setting themselves up with a strong membership base for 2012," Ms. Skolnick said.
Are women bad at setting goals for themselves — or setting themselves the wrong goals?
At least five monks and two nuns have died this year after setting themselves on fire.
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