for God's sake
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That means respecting each other, and for God’s sake not using stupid, harmful words.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025
“There is something about the freshness of hanging pictures on the wall, getting new sheets, for God’s sake, getting rid of the marital bed,” said Jessica Ashley, a divorce coach in Chicago.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024
"I just think, for God's sake, where does it end?" asked Luscombe, reflecting on news of yet another investigation, four and a half years after the tragedy.
From Salon • Sep. 2, 2022
“If the occasion demands it, have a toast ready, but for God’s sake make it funny — and short.”
From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2022
“And I don’t just mention it, for God’s sake, to show you I was once an Emotional Young Person Just Like Yourself.”
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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