for oneself
idiom
: rather than have someone else (do or share something)
She did not like just hearing of other's travels. She wanted to see Europe for herself.
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This book takes a topic that is harrowing for so many — a cancer diagnosis and the need for a stem cell transplant — and builds a life-affirming and empowering story about the power of choosing happiness for oneself.
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Researchers suggest that this can be a great opportunity to experience compassion, gratitude and forgiveness for oneself or the recipient.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Curt: There’s also an aspect of therapy for oneself.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 22 Oct. 2024
The theme of seeing for oneself is central to the book.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Oct. 2024
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Researchers suggest that this can be a great opportunity to experience compassion, gratitude and forgiveness for oneself or the recipient.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Curt: There’s also an aspect of therapy for oneself.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 22 Oct. 2024
The theme of seeing for oneself is central to the book.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for for oneself
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“For oneself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20oneself. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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