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
“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
“Now I’m going to do something for my country of origin.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
“I must do something for Madame, now,” the nurse said.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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