Sentence examples for take upon themselves from inspiring English sources

They take upon themselves and on their children the blame for killing the Son of God.

The biggest incentive for them to take upon themselves the responsibility is just for us to leave.

They would have to take upon themselves the conflicts of interest and the odium that rescuing financial capitalism entailed.

His colleagues tried to console him, and they will doubtless try to shield him from the inevitable loss of face that Asians can take upon themselves.

This was a coup by those who saw an opportunity to oust a weakened president and take upon themselves the role of interim leaders.

The doctors agree that the need for late abortions is not going to disappear soon and worry what measures women will take upon themselves.

The job Tom and Peter took upon themselves was pioneering and visionary.

They have taken upon themselves a task that culturally cannot be worked out.

"They have taken upon themselves to say, 'We don't like this person, therefore he's a domestic terrorist,' " Mr. Hildes said.

In fact, among the first tasks medical ethicists took upon themselves centuries ago was to think through the perplexing diplomatic issues posed by second opinions and consultations.

From then the scene of naval activity changed, and ships and fleets took upon themselves a new form, one fit for ocean sailing and fighting.