for ourselves
idiom
—used to refer to two or more people doing something and not having it done for them by someone else
We want to see it for ourselves.
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To transform not just for today, and not just for ourselves—but for the future of an industry?
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Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
We are given another opportunity to make the right choices for ourselves so use this time to your advantage.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 8 Oct. 2024
And that starts with not pocketing more of their money for ourselves.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
These bans strip us of the autonomy to make decisions that are best for ourselves and our families.
—Monica Simpson, Essence, 2 Oct. 2024
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Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
We are given another opportunity to make the right choices for ourselves so use this time to your advantage.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 8 Oct. 2024
And that starts with not pocketing more of their money for ourselves.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
These bans strip us of the autonomy to make decisions that are best for ourselves and our families.
—Monica Simpson, Essence, 2 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for for ourselves
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“For ourselves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20ourselves. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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