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Example Sentences

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Are there things that you do for yourself to maintain your own sanity?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"That helped us narrow down what we want to do for our new music, and that's how Spaghetti came along."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Who wants to be 60 years old and your parents die and you get a bundle of money? What does that do for you?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Anyway, after I finish up my coffee, I’ll typically ask my wife and daughter what they’d like to do for the day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“I told the social workers you and Boo could stay here for the next week, until we get this sorted out. It’s the least I can do for your grandma Mae.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko