Example sentences of "[subord] for the sake [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Entirely unnecessary , although for the sake of complete understanding you might like to know that this , ’ Lacuna turned abruptly to the blond girl , who recoiled , ducking her head , and then looking up meekly at the tall woman , ‘ is called Britta . ’ |
| 2 | Although for the sake of clarity the stages are shown as separate boxes , this is a poor form of organization to use in practice . |
| 3 | Although for the sake of clarity the stages are shown as separate boxes , this is a poor form of organization to use in practice . |
| 4 | Certain useful statutory definitions will apply automatically and there is therefore no need to include them , unless for the sake of completeness and clarity . |
| 5 | But for the sake of the pigs we would obviously prefer Sir Richard 's shorter phasing-out period . ’ |
| 6 | But for the sake of keeping the peace , it would probably be wise to use his new name . |
| 7 | Whatever made you think that the idea — of course quite impossible , though for the sake of argument we will not imagine it so — myself and Edward going away together was simply unconventional . |
| 8 | Some people say certain responses in others make them see red and they are guaranteed to be upset , even though for the sake of peace they may repress their anger or hurt . |
| 9 | Words which do not receive primary stress normally have secondary stress , though for the sake of simplicity this is not marked here . |