for mere pleasure
Example Sentences
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Borlasse’s visit to Natchitoches had not been for mere pleasure.
From The Death Shot A Story Retold by Reid, Mayne
He seems to act for mere pleasure: yet who shall be stern enough to condemn him, so that he exceed not in quantity?
From Moral Philosophy by Rickaby, Joseph , S. J.
No, no!" said I, "I did not make this for mere pleasure, nor is it even intended as a weapon; the arrows are pointless.
From The Swiss Family Robinson or, Adventures on a Desert Island by Wyss, Jean Rudolph
Now that I am married," and here she gazed at me with those tender, truthful eyes, "I seem not to care for mere pleasure.
From A Modern Buccaneer by Boldrewood, Rolf
"It rather occurred to me that you were not promenading for mere pleasure," replied the Governor, drawing his hand across his chin.
From Blacksheep! Blacksheep! by Nicholson, Meredith
