ourselves

Example Sentences

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“We not only make records for ourselves, but we also perform live for ourselves,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“A bunch of us took it upon ourselves to, you know, go downtown and give out these resources — the food, water and of course the PPE,” he said, referring to personal protective equipment.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

By using each outcome to sharpen our edge we can better position ourselves for what comes next.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

When they were told their flight had left, she said EasyJet representatives then "left us to fend for ourselves".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“And on the last day of school,” she went on, “we’re going to find out what we’ve learned about ourselves and each other.”

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson