for heaven's sake
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“The Bachelor” franchise has moved into the “golden years,” for heaven’s sake!
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024
"I'm not going to get angry about that, but for heaven's sake, could the FA have not just, you know... explained?"
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2024
He's behind former Vice President Mike Pence in polls, for heaven's sake.
From Salon • Jul. 5, 2023
They're even going after math books, for heaven's sake.
From Salon • Aug. 11, 2022
“That Woman ain’t got no respect for nobody. Wearin’ mournin’, for heaven’s sake, and—”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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