How to Use express itself/themselves in a Sentence

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  • Research has shown that some kids use the language of suicide as a way to express themselves to the adults in their lives.
    Rachel M. Cohen, Vox, 7 May 2024
  • Student Self-Expression The truth is, there are many ways kids can express themselves on the first day of school.
    Sarah Bregel, Parents, 14 Aug. 2024
  • The short mini style is a nod to freedom and fun, perfect for those who love to express themselves through fashion.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Man’s best friend has evolved to better express itself to humans.
    Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 6 July 2022
  • The picket lines, Aid said, are a place where creative people can still express themselves.
    Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Save for the odd fit of brazen throttle-revving, the bulk of the rebellion at Sturgis seemed to express itself via consumption.
    New York Times, 27 Oct. 2021
  • This adds a layer to how Shakira's and Karol G’s right to express themselves is being seen both by the public and by their exes.
    Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 11 May 2023
  • Costumes are a great way kids can express themselves at Disney.
    Deanne Revel, Parents, 22 May 2024
  • The hair salon has long served as a space for Black women to express themselves, be catered to, and learn how to properly maintain their hair.
    Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Most attendees travel to the stark desert for a week to express themselves with music and art, and to commune with nature.
    Ed Komenda, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2023
  • And the folks at Behr think that the bold color can help people express themselves confidently.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Kids should be allowed to play and express themselves with color and their personal style.
    Shelby Wax, Allure, 20 June 2024
  • Kids should be allowed to play and express themselves with color and their personal style.
    Shelby Wax, Allure, 17 Jan. 2024
  • To me, nothing is better than one-on-one reviews with my team, giving them a space to express themselves and feel like they are being heard.
    Scott Hoots, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Rodgers also provides a long runway for the media to express itself.
    Bob Raissman, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Dance and performance can be a healthy way for kids to express themselves in a safe environment.
    Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
  • But as the industry is changing, actors are now able to express themselves.
    André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 15 June 2023
  • With so many ringtones now available, though, the sounds say more about how people express themselves — and what can cause stress and anxiety.
    Krystal Hur, CNN, 23 June 2024
  • That freedom can be worth a lot, especially for those who like to express themselves through their home design and decor.
    Jessica Levy, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024
  • But the razors needn’t fear: The urge of men to express themselves by trimming and removing their hair, facial and otherwise, runs deep.
    Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Tech leaders should empower the team to express themselves.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Her voice, so unlike any other, told the story of a France that did not usually presume to express itself.
    Rachel Cusk, New York Times, 2 May 2023
  • For decades, cabins in the Porcupine Mountains have offered campers a notebook in which to express themselves.
    John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The advocate in my heart wants to express itself, but how will that affect my bottom line or how my colleagues — or my customers — view me?
    Philip Wolf, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Storytelling ultimately does come down to some part of me that wants to express itself.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 May 2023
  • Psychologists suggest that most adults express themselves based on the health of their inner child.
    Essence, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Kelly Clarkson is in awe of her kids' abilities to express themselves.
    Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • For teens, journaling can be a way to express themselves and work through difficult emotions.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2023
  • This year, there will be a First Amendment zone outside the fenced area where protesters can legally gather and express themselves, Liewer said.
    Jessica Boehm, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Finding other outlets for your child to express themselves and connect with others could go a long way toward decreasing their dependence on you to do all that listening.
    Emily Edlynn, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024

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