do something for
Example Sentences
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"On many occasions its come to that decision, if my children want do after-school club or I do something for myself, then my children do that club," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
“These were consumer-based lawsuits, so you would think they’d actually do something for consumers with everything that they stipulated that this company did wrong,” Sanchez said.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
Was it a journey to accept that it’s OK to do something for yourself?
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
“Now I’m going to do something for my country of origin.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
“But you should do something for him, no matter how small, otherwise he will not leave you alone,” she said.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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