How to Use for the sake of it in a Sentence
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The goal wasn’t just to collect data for the sake of it.
—Apurva Wadodkar, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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No one wants more for the sake of it, there’s enough TV around.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 June 2023
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That was very 21-year-old of me, drinking for the sake of it.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2023
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Sometimes, aliens – much like humans – just want to go to war for the sake of it.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Don’t be afraid to test and learn, but don't create content just for the sake of it.
—Lis Anderson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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None of this is about creating more learning for the sake of it.
—Panos Siozos, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
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Client expansion is not about spending more for the sake of it.
—Don Dodds, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Getting data-fit isn’t just about cleaning up for the sake of it.
—Maggie Laird, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Don’t just go for differentials for the sake of it.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
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This wasn’t just about returning for the sake of it — there were very big reasons.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 16 July 2025
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None of this is to advocate for the idea that approvals should be slow for the sake of it.
—Hilda Bastian, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2021
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And don’t get so absorbed in new technology for the sake of it.
—Joanna Swash, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2021
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Shocking them just for the sake of it is not interesting.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
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Content should generate leads, not just exist for the sake of it.
—Deboshree Sarkar, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Don’t just network for the sake of it—get to know your colleagues on a deeper level.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Take time to explore something new just for the sake of it, and don't let any shake-ups derail your flow.
—Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 3 Aug. 2021
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Bronin said Hartford didn’t just chase a grant and secure funding just for the sake of it.
—Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant, 17 Oct. 2022
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Nothing should be off the table, but the Sabres also can’t just make moves for the sake of it.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Add other tools to complement, but don't try everything just for the sake of it.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Theorists do not develop grand strategies just for the sake of it.
—Tanisha M. Fazal, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
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According to Palou, more money for the sake of it isn’t something that drives him these days.
—Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 3 June 2022
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This collection isn’t about entering fashion for the sake of it.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2026
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Using social media or a blog to promote your brand isn’t as simple as posting for the sake of it.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2023
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The Times really encouraged me to get in trouble, not just for the sake of it.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 23 Feb. 2021
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Focus on Outcomes Don’t adopt AI for the sake of it.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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But while the visual renderings look flashy, Clark says the goal isn't to go high tech simply for the sake of it.
—Francesca Street, CNN, 20 Sep. 2021
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So, give yourself the gift of creating for the sake of it without deadlines, clients or pressure.
—Sara Wesche, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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The joy of being nonsensical together, just for the sake of it.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 13 May 2022
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But this study shows chimpanzees might also be into social imitation for the sake of it.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 19 July 2025
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Our introduction to Han Solo belongs on this list, and not just for the sake of it.
—Ben Flanagan | [email protected], al, 13 July 2021
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