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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The sentiment is relatable; desire is often a catastrophic force, obliterating our best intentions for ourselves.
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Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Not to rush through rocking a child to sleep in hopes of stealing back a moment for ourselves.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Healing begins with acknowledging the harm, seeking safety, and undertaking the difficult work of breaking these toxic cycles for ourselves and future generations.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 24 July 2025
Needless to say, she’s inspired us to track down a pair for ourselves.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 July 2025
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Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Not to rush through rocking a child to sleep in hopes of stealing back a moment for ourselves.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Healing begins with acknowledging the harm, seeking safety, and undertaking the difficult work of breaking these toxic cycles for ourselves and future generations.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 24 July 2025
Needless to say, she’s inspired us to track down a pair for ourselves.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 July 2025
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“For ourselves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20ourselves. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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