sake
Example Sentences
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But worsening air quality in the Thai city, especially during this time of the year, have prompted them to consider relocating for the sake of their children.
From BBC
In contrast to Kennedy’s declaration in January that the U.S. was “ending the war on saturated fat,” the heart association continues to recommend unsaturated fat sources over saturated ones for the sake of cardiovascular health.
From Los Angeles Times
“Hopefully we’ll be able to provide closure to the family and for our own sake of knowing why that decision was made and why he did what he did.”
From Los Angeles Times
For the sake of propriety — Paley was one of the 20th century’s most powerful media paschas — his indiscretions were kept quiet.
From Los Angeles Times
“For goodness sake. It doesn’t need water. Can’t you see that it’s dead?”
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.