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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People can learn what's acceptable and what's not through observation and imitation, and talking about other people's experiences can act as a warning sign for ourselves. David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025 What’s important is recognizing the signs, taking action, and creating habits that support long-term well-being—for ourselves and our teams. Dustin Lemick, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 The Star-Telegram went to take a taste for ourselves, and our palates were quite pleased. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025 But there should be no feeling sorry for ourselves. Michael Russo, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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