for the sake of
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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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For the purpose or motive of, as in You like to quarrel only for the sake of an argument. [Early 1200s]
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for God's sake . Also . An exclamation showing surprise, impatience, anger, or some other emotion, depending on the context. For example, For God's sake, I didn't expect to see you here , or Hurry up, for goodness sake , or For heaven's sake, how can you say such a mean thing? or For pity's sake, finish your dinner . The variants are euphemisms for God. [c. 1300] For a synonym, see for the love of , def. 2.
Example Sentences
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“So now, despite the fear I know you are all feeling, I must ask you all to rise to the occasion for the sake of the Academy,” Callaway went on, talking over the nervous murmuring.
From Literature
“I mentioned a top secret training activity the mountain was doing at the Academy this week, and that for the sake of security she shouldn’t mention if she saw any of the mountain students.”
From Literature
And because ultimately, we cannot have plenty of “first” fascists, I would say the title is more for the sake of argument.
From Slate
However, the pair explained that they had finally reached a stage where they felt ready to share more of their lives with the public—starting with their Cosmopolitan cover shoot, which Culkin convinced Song to do for the sake of their sons.
From MarketWatch
Country-pop singer CMAT, who'd been up for the same prize, took the loss in her stride - collapsing in fake tears for the sake of the cameras.
From BBC
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