for mere pleasure

Example Sentences

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In the year 1799 few people thought of travelling for mere pleasure.

From The Wreckers of Sable Island by Oxley, J. Macdonald (James Macdonald)

There is nothing so irksome as calm weather at sea, to those at all events whose duty lies upon the waters and who do not go on shipboard for mere pleasure.

From The White Squall A Story of the Sargasso Sea by Schonberg, J.

Dark skies, thick atmosphere, a gloomy outlook upon ways where no traveller for mere pleasure was to be seen; none but people bent on business of one sort or another.

From The End of a Coil by Warner, Susan

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