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Then the doctor bethinks himself of ultraviolet rays.

From Time Magazine Archive

In this finale the despairing Lionel bethinks him of his ring.

From The Standard Operas (12th edition) Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Composers by Upton, George P. (George Putnam)

At last he bethinks him of his old craft.

From The Opera A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory. by Fuller-Maitland, J. A.

He bethinks him on one occasion that a rich neighbour has daughters.

From Critical Miscellanies (Vol 2 of 3) Essay 1: Vauvenargues by Morley, John

But at last the king bethinks himself of Elisha the prophet, and he says, “There is a subject in my kingdom who may be able to help you and cure your leprosy.”

From Wondrous Love and other Gospel addresses by Moody, Dwight Lyman