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I want to know other examples of "find yourself v-ing".

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Rebecca

The phrase "find yourself + verb ing" is actually an idiomatic phrase. It is used to show that you unexpectedly or unintentionally begin to do or experience something. Ex: Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about the future? Ex: I find yourself wondering why we decided to paint the entire room blue. Ex: Do you find yourself enjoying football? Ex: He found himself dancing in the middle of the dancefloor.

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