do something for
Example Sentences
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“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
"Maybe if the baby comes early I might get to do something for the knockout rounds."
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Ortega: It’s one of those classic lucky breaks where you do something for like 10, 15 years, and then the perfect thing comes along.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
“Now I’m going to do something for my country of origin.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
“Well, I was wild to do something for Father,” replied Jo, as they gathered about the table, for healthy young people can eat even in the midst of trouble.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
