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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Using our voices for change is important — not just for ourselves, but for our fellow earthlings. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 June 2025 My family—and millions of immigrant families across the country—remain committed to building a better future for ourselves and all in our communities. Victor M. Gordo, Time, 18 June 2025 Fortunately, the exhibition—nearly free of biographical baggage—trusts us to judge for ourselves. Max Norman, New Yorker, 13 June 2025 But that can short-circuit more interesting thoughts that may be more valuable for ourselves and the world. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 June 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 25 Jun. 2025.

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