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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That weakness threatens our ability to stand up for ourselves.
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
We are obligated not only to seek justice for ourselves, but also to protect the rights and freedoms afforded to all people.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
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
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
We are obligated not only to seek justice for ourselves, but also to protect the rights and freedoms afforded to all people.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
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
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 12 May. 2025.
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