Word: sakes
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...electoral cycles. While a replacement would be justified in the case of death or incapacitation, the Staff is wrong to legitimize such a politically motivated bait-and-switch on the grounds of “voter choice.” Democratic elections do not represent choice for the sake of choice, but rather voters acting upon informed choice; this is why, for example, states hold primaries. More importantly, democracy is based upon a strict adherence to the rule of law. Manipulating established laws at times of political convenience serves to undermine the democratic process...
Some divorced couples stay civil for the sake of the children. TOM CRUISE and NICOLE KIDMAN are doing so for the sake of a lawsuit. The two claim that while they were still married (as they were in this photo), a perfume ad for cosmetics-store chain Sephora USA featured their picture, making it look as though they endorsed the product. Claiming that they served as "involuntary models without pay," they are suing for $15 million and say they hope the award will be tripled. They are also seeking unspecified punitive damages in light of what their lawyer called...
...Invitational featured a unique “hidden dual” format that did not track team head-to-head scores. Instead, results in singles and doubles matches were kept for the sake of individual ITA rankings. This format allowed teams to experiment with various lineups as they try to solidify their lineups for the upcoming dual competition season...
...course, we all hope that Iraq will not attack Israel, but in the event they do, Israel must take the moral high ground- for their own sake and the sake of the world. By encouraging the madness that retaliation is not only justified but desirable, Crimson editors are (perhaps inadvertently) aligning themselves ideologically with the most radical and bellicose hawks on both sides in the Middle East...
...Israeli leadership was wise enough to restrain itself, knowing full well that the U.S. would protect Israel and her interests. The same will be true this time around if (God forbid) there is another Persian Gulf War. Why should Israel risk an apocalyptic Arab-Israeli war for the sake of attacking Iraq when the U.S. is willing and better able to act on Israel’s behalf...