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. 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 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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