sake

Example Sentences

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Nonetheless, he’s always cherished the joy of playing for the sake of playing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

She said: "I record my condemnation of selfish drivers who park illegally simply for the sake of having to avoid walking a short distance."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Billionaire hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman says investors are ignoring Microsoft and other Big Tech names for the sake of the “new new thing,” like chip stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"Nobody should be using AI tools just for the sake of using them," chief technology officer Andrew Bosworth wrote in a memo to staff, reported by the Wall Street Journal.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

“For Pete’s sake, get some help,” Aunt Nancy says, like that’s all there is to it.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers