for the life of one
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It's wonders enough I seen in a short space for the life of one man only.
From The Well of the Saints by Synge, J. M. (John Millington)
Do you not owe a benefit for the life of one whose safety you value above your own?
From L. Annaeus Seneca on Benefits by Stewart, Aubrey
"One fate shall fall upon us all," they cried, "and men shall say that you have given much for the life of one man when we are all laid low with the ground."
From Grettir the Strong, Icelandic Saga by Unknown
In the fight for life between the machine and the human labor, in the race of life for that which men call success, who cares for the life of one little mill hand?
From The Bishop of Cottontown A Story of the Southern Cotton Mills by Moore, John Trotwood
It was ridiculous enough, six strong men prowling for the life of one poor little insect.
From The Mystery by White, Stewart Edward
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