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for the sake of

CONJUNCTION
because
Synonyms
WEAK
as as a result of as long as as things go being by cause of by reason of by virtue of considering due to for for the reason that in as much as in behalf of in that in the interest of in view of now that on the grounds that over owing to seeing since thanks to through whereas
PREPOSITION
for
Synonyms
WEAK
after as beneficial to concerning conducive to during in contemplation of in exchange for in favor of in furtherance of in order to in order to get in place of in pursuance of in the direction of in the interest of in the name of notwithstanding on the part of on the side of pro supposing to to counterbalance to go to to the amount of to the extent of toward under the authority of with a view to with regard to with respect

Example Sentences

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This reflects our belief that few people can successfully trade options for the sake of trading options, but most everyone can use options to better buy or sell stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Sure, for the sake of argument, why not.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Evan Bernick: Justice Barrett likes to show why history supports a rule that makes sense rather than doing history just for the sake of history.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

"The university is prepared to ditch its commitment to its civic mission for the sake of minimal savings," the UCU added.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“How important these ocean voyages are when people are thrown together. Dynasties have been decided. And so we must take steps. It is all for the sake of family.”

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck