Word: sakes
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...would seem that Harvard students would understand this message. For most of them their high school careers were spent avoiding the excesses of popularity in the sake of academics, extracurriculars, even athletics. Not to say that they weren't social or likeable: just that they weren't exactly canvassing for votes for Homecoming Queen. Many of them were focused on getting into a good college, one which would help them reach their goals--for a family, a career, or beyond...
...Thus, when Forrester rails against his life’s misfortunes, his attitude seems unreal, an instrument of the plot. When he cries, he’s positively painful to watch. And when he shouts at Jamal to “Punch the keys, for God’s sake!” as he types, it’s a meaningless snatch of adrenaline meant to look snazzy in his Oscar nomination clip...
...sake of our unity as a people and the strength of our democracy, I offer my concession," he said. "What remains of partisan rancor must now be put aside...
Beane, and teams like his, must constantly be forging new talent, taking a couple of down years for the sake of experience in hopes of one great run before prematurely disbanding the squad and rebuilding...
...situation now is so bad that even the owners now must have the fire to fight for a remedy. Teams are losing enough money that I am sure they are willing to miss games once again for the sake of fiscal solvency and overall league competitiveness...