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  1. for the sake ofpreposition

    Because of; out of consideration for; in the interest of.

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  1. for the sake of

    Read the full text of the For The Sake Of poem by Nikhil Parekh on the Poetry.com website.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of for the sake of in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of for the sake of in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of for the sake of in a Sentence

  1. Agathon Rwasa:

    For the sake of Burundi, the idea of a government of national unity can be accepted.

  2. State John Kerry:

    The talks remain tough, and just as I have said consistently, we're not going to rush to an agreement for the sake of an agreement, and we're not going to sign an agreement that we don't believe gets the job done.

  3. Lindsey Graham:

    However, because of the manner in which you have handled the Charlottesville tragedy you are now receiving praise from some of the most racist and hate-filled individuals and groups in our country, for the sake of our Nation – and as our President – please fix this. History is watching us all.

  4. The ISU:

    The ISU Congress voted in favor of the ISU Council Proposal 22 to gradually increase the age limit for Senior Skaters from 15 to 17 years for the sake of protecting the physical and mental health, and emotional well-being of the Skaters, there will be no change for the season 2022/23. An increase to 16 years for the season 2023/24 and an increase to 17 years for the season 2024/25 and subsequent seasons will then be implemented.

  5. Athenus:

    It was a saying of Demetrius Phalereus, that 'Men having often abandoned what was visible for the sake of what was uncertain, have not got what they expected, and have lost what they had,--being unfortunate by an enigmatical sort of calamity.'


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