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)
It is what Sergius Thord has worked for all his life!—it is what this King claims over his subjects—and yet—both monarch and reformer would give it all for the life of one woman back again!
From Temporal Power by Corelli, Marie
She might fear for the life of one she loved.
From The Golden Dog by Kirby, William
It was ridiculous enough, six strong men prowling for the life of one poor little insect.
From The Mystery by White, Stewart Edward
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
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