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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

"For the sake of our future, and for the sake of all our children, let's end all wars," he concluded.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

One of the things he’d respected most in his mentor was his mercilessness, his willingness to do hard things for the sake of the cause.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo