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Meanings of own sake in English

We have no meanings for "own sake" in our records yet.
Usage of own sake in English
1
They are going to expose the abuse; it's for their own sake.
Ebony
2
This is not, though, a case of reform for its own sake.
The Guardian
3
Preserving the past for its own sake doesn't come into it much.
The Lost Continent
4
The fact was, both men enjoyed the haggling for its own sake.
Countdown: The Liberators-ARC
5
No, no; for your own sake you bide here in safety till--
The Lady of Blossholme
6
But it was also in part-inlarge part, now-forher own sake.
Elsie Marley, Honey
7
Ben-Hur was actually asserting a claim upon him for his own sake.
Ben-Hur
8
I hope to God, for your own sake, you don't play poker.
The Guardian
9
We see the author fully absorbed in creation for its own sake.
The fellowship of the ring
10
Ferguson denies this, fiercely: I'm not a contrarian for its own sake.
The Guardian
11
Even for its own sake it is of the highest ethical value.
Philosophy and Religion / Six Lectures Delivered at Cambridge
12
He wanted to-had to-maintain the optimum of professionalism for his own sake.
Creepers
13
Your heart pumps generosity like the Sun beams light-forits own sake.
Ebony
14
Formerly, the Lycosa came out into the sun for her own sake.
The Life of the Spider
15
Merely for your own sake I advise you to hit the trail.
The Lone Star Ranger: A Romance of the Border
16
Once a millionaire, he became dedicated to achievement for its own sake.
The Irish Times
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Own sake through the time
Own sake across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Less common
United States of America
Less common