express itself/themselves
idiom
of feelings
: to become known or seen as the result of a particular action
His rage and frustration expressed themselves as/in/through temper tantrums.
Examples of express itself/themselves in a Sentence
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That Scares Together Image The conflict is the latest summoned by the Israel-Hamas war over how to balance institutions’ right to curatorial freedom against artists’ desire to express themselves.
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Marc Tracy, New York Times, 6 June 2024
Back to the Body, various locations Back To The Body’s retreats, in locations such as Italy, France, New York, and Mexico, help women express themselves in a non-judgmental way.
—Amy Abrahams, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2024
While style continues to be an avenue for people to express themselves and their culture, this way of dressing emboldens them to do so tastefully.
—Tina Charisma, Essence, 29 May 2024
Together, the father-and-daughter duo have been working on a digital platform called Translatable that aims to provide LGBTQ+ youth with a safe space to express themselves by sharing content, such as poetry, and photography.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
There is a difference between letting the best in people express itself and keeping people on their best behavior.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 24 May 2024
Costumes are a great way kids can express themselves at Disney.
—Deanne Revel, Parents, 22 May 2024
Find the medium that allows your authenticity to express itself.
—USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
The First Amendment gives all individuals residing in the United States the right to express themselves without government interference or regulations.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 May 2024
Marc Tracy, New York Times, 6 June 2024
Back to the Body, various locations Back To The Body’s retreats, in locations such as Italy, France, New York, and Mexico, help women express themselves in a non-judgmental way.
—Amy Abrahams, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2024
While style continues to be an avenue for people to express themselves and their culture, this way of dressing emboldens them to do so tastefully.
—Tina Charisma, Essence, 29 May 2024
Together, the father-and-daughter duo have been working on a digital platform called Translatable that aims to provide LGBTQ+ youth with a safe space to express themselves by sharing content, such as poetry, and photography.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
There is a difference between letting the best in people express itself and keeping people on their best behavior.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 24 May 2024
Costumes are a great way kids can express themselves at Disney.
—Deanne Revel, Parents, 22 May 2024
Find the medium that allows your authenticity to express itself.
—USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
The First Amendment gives all individuals residing in the United States the right to express themselves without government interference or regulations.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 May 2024
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