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What's the difference between for the sake of and in order to

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They often describe similar situations, but they are used differently. For example: I stayed married for the sake of the kids. I went to marriage counseling with my wife in order to save our marriage.

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  • They often describe similar situations, but they are used differently.
  • For example: I stayed married for the sake of the kids.
  • I went to marriage counseling with my wife in order to save our marriage.
  • I decided not become the head of the department for the sake of my sanity.
  • I decided not to become the head of the department in order to preserve my sanity.
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They often describe similar situations, but they are used differently. For example:

I stayed married for the sake of the kids.

I went to marriage counseling with my wife in order to save our marriage.

I decided not become the head of the department for the sake of my sanity.

I decided not to become the head of the department in order to preserve my sanity.
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