do something for

Example Sentences

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This way, it felt like we could do something for everyone, just not at the same time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"If I'm going to do something for the next 30 years, it needs to light a fire in my belly," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

“Now I’m going to do something for my country of origin.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

“You were able to do something for Mr. Benjamin, really help him. And I...I ain’t done much at all for anyone.”

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce