Yourself indeed vs Yourselves indeed

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Yourself indeed' is used when referring to a singular person, while 'yourselves indeed' is used when referring to a group of people. The choice between the two depends on whether the subject is singular or plural.

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Yourself indeed

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular person.

Use 'yourself indeed' when you want to emphasize something about a singular person.

Examples:

You yourself indeed are the best candidate for the job.

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It is, however, true, as you yourself indeed pointed out, that it is not particularly clear how Rule 150(3) of the Rules of Procedure applies in this case.
I believe that relations between the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs and yourself have indeed been exemplary and very satisfying.
Clare's had a difficult time of it, you know, and managed very bravely, bringing up a daughter single-handed - as you have yourself, indeed.
Stir yourself. there is indeed some urgency.
You have seen yourself as the guardian of the Treaties, and that is indeed your role.
Yet you yourself made it known it would be preferable if the woman - Indeed, the problem itself - did not exist.
Indeed, you've proven yourself to be quite a fine detective, one worthy of Raymond Chandler.
In your last intervention in this House - which we all recognised was a very preliminary one, indeed you said so yourself - you made a largely economic presentation.
Right, do it yourself, you lazy squids. Indeed.
Indeed, you yourself, Commissioner Verheugen, are a case in point.
Indeed yes, so any of you wishing to tip a dollar or more, please feel free to avail yourself.
Mr President, helping others when you yourself are still in need of help is indeed proof of solidarity.
Indeed, Commissioner Barrot and yourself, Commissioner Verheugen, announced that the Union would be supporting Airbus' efforts by strengthening its research programmes.
Now that you have done so yourself, however, I gladly confirm that it had indeed come to my attention.
To become engaged at 19, in the middle of a war, to a young naval officer who had no fortune and no expectations, you would, indeed, have been throwing yourself away.
To interfere, even with the best of intentions, and have you misjudge your capacities 'cause you rely on some mechanical contraption and wind up hurting yourself would be a poor use indeed of my very limited skills.
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This Parliament - and, indeed, you yourself - must have a sound basis for a decision, and you are well aware that a six-month period is really not long enough to carry out studies of any kind.
Indeed, you have said yourself that you were positively impressed by this fact, which is a source of excitement not only for those who are ill or for parents, but also for researchers, who are finding an increasing number of areas of application.
You have indeed been forced yet again to repeat what you have said to Turkey on numerous occasions, as you yourself remarked, about the stand it must maintain as a candidate member of the European Union.

Alternatives:

You indeed
Yourself, for sure

Yourselves indeed

This phrase is correct when referring to a group of people.

Use 'yourselves indeed' when you want to emphasize something about a group of people.