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for the sake of me vs for the sake of myself

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'For the sake of me' is less common and might sound less formal. 'For the sake of myself' is more commonly used and is considered more grammatically correct.
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for the sake of me

This phrase is less common and might sound less formal, but it is still correct.

This phrase is used when someone wants to express that something is being done for their benefit or advantage.

Examples:

  • He agreed to help for the sake of me.
  • She sacrificed a lot for the sake of me.
  • May 27, 2024 ... Can't find the Three for the sake of me. Am I doin't something wrong? I got to the Swamp, probably underprepared, and I can't find the Three ...
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  • Nov 3, 2022 ... ... for the sake of me and my buddy James (he likes trains). OC Fanart. r ...
  • Oct 8, 2006 ... Hello Please could somebody help me with this matter??? Which one is correct: to do it because of me, or to do it for the sake of me?
  • Oct 11, 2023 ... Please reconsider the Lazer FPS/MS limit, for the sake of me passing a 7*.
  • “It Wasn't for the Sake of Me and My Mental Health”: Transgender People's Perspective on the Role of Mental Health Providers in Initiating Gender-Affirming ...
  • Mar 4, 2015 ... ... for the sake of me being right and you being wrong. "If the argument is based in love and mutual respect for one another, then it's an ...
  • Aug 14, 2018 ... For the sake of me. (correct) - For the sake of mine. (incorrect). For the book of me (incorrect) - For the book of mine (correct). For the ...
  • Jan 6, 2015 ... My parents stayed for the sake of me and now I am doing something similar. I am unsure what you mean by “working it out.” Does that include ...
  • Jun 9, 2018 ... I can't for the sake of me understand why, as the configuration is the same as in the 2 previous ones? Is it something with the variable I'm ...

Alternatives:

  • for my sake
  • for me

for the sake of myself

This phrase is more commonly used and considered more grammatically correct.

This phrase is used when someone wants to express that something is being done for their own benefit or advantage.

Examples:

  • I need to take a break for the sake of myself.
  • She made a decision for the sake of myself.
  • Jul 16, 2024 ... I am confused. Does Islam prohibit you from having a luxurious lifestyle? Am I allowed to have my own personal goals for the sake of myself and ...
  • 'for the sake of myself' is a correct and usable phrase in written English. It is often used to refer to the idea of putting oneself first or to refer to one's ...
  • Oct 7, 2017 ... Not for the sake of others, but for the sake of myself. Strive to be superior to my former self. It's probably not the path my family would ...
  • Apr 1, 2022 ... As a staff member, I learned to develop and lead programs and fully immerse myself in programming for the sake of myself and my campers. As ...
  • For the sake of myself and my family, I had to do something. One of my favorite quotes is, “It takes hard things to break hard things.” The humiliation I ...
  • Mar 21, 2023 ... For the Sake of Myself, My Colleagues and My Community: Exploring the Benefits of Political Participation in Later Life. J Gerontol Soc Work ...
  • May 15, 2024 ... ... for the sake of myself. it's the maturation of realizing how beautiful it is to just be 100% yourself; without explanation or reasoning ...
  • Surrounded by so much care and love, I fought, for the sake of myself and for them. Preface by prof. dr. Mirando Mrsić. The human dimension of giving has ...
  • Dec 13, 2020 ... Suddenly, spending time with myself wasn't just an option, but mandatory for the sake of myself and others. While I'll admit I spent the ...
  • I've found that the continued pleading isn't for the sake of my God who already knows my needs, but for the sake of myself so that I'll be at… Read more.

Alternatives:

  • for my own sake
  • for myself

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