for the sake of


Also for one's sake. Out of consideration or regard for a person or thing; for someone's or something's advantage or good. For example, For Jill's sake we did not serve meat, or We have to stop fighting for the sake of family unity. [Early 1200s]

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How to use for the sake of in a sentence

  • They were ready for pleasure, and also were willing (volis) to work energetically for-the-sake-of the new young world.

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