sake

Example Sentences

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For comparison’s sake, the International Space Station is about 250 miles away.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 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 propriety — Paley was one of the 20th century’s most powerful media paschas — his indiscretions were kept quiet.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 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

Clare had previously always conferred with the all-knowing Afterlife, so, for the sake of the charade, he closed his eye, pretending to do just that.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman