for oneself
idiom
: rather than have someone else (do or share something)
She did not like just hearing of other's travels. She wanted to see Europe for herself.
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Their journey proves that self-belief, discipline, and persistence can help in overcoming challenges and create a better future for oneself and others.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
The Lunar New Year is a time to wish for good luck and prosperity in the coming year for oneself and others.
—Ken Moritsugu, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
The Human Element The last, and perhaps most liberating, trend to look forward to this fall is dressing for oneself.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
This book takes a topic that is harrowing for so many — a cancer diagnosis and the need for a stem cell transplant — and builds a life-affirming and empowering story about the power of choosing happiness for oneself.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
The Lunar New Year is a time to wish for good luck and prosperity in the coming year for oneself and others.
—Ken Moritsugu, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
The Human Element The last, and perhaps most liberating, trend to look forward to this fall is dressing for oneself.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
This book takes a topic that is harrowing for so many — a cancer diagnosis and the need for a stem cell transplant — and builds a life-affirming and empowering story about the power of choosing happiness for oneself.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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“For oneself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20oneself. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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