for mere pleasure

Example Sentences

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What right had I to take the life of any living thing at all, let alone for mere pleasure?

From Born Again by Lawson, Alfred

It was evident that the poor things had not been flying about for mere pleasure.

From The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

There will be plenty of dangers in our excursion without seeking them out for mere pleasure.

From Adventures of a Young Naturalist by Gillmore, Parker

It wasn't worth while risking my life for mere pleasure, but I want my bicycle now for use.

From Twilight Stories by Sidney, Margaret

There was no time for mere pleasure and amusement.

From Pius IX. And His Time by Dawson, Æneas MacDonell