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in the name of something if bad things are done in the name of something, they are done in order to help that thing succeed. When you think about the atrocities that have been committed in the name of religion, you start to wonder what it's all about. See also: name in the name of something in order to do or become something. In the name of being cool and serious, people miss out on a lot of enjoyable stuff. Are we willing to be worked to death in the name of competition? See also: name How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Christine, Christine, in the name of Heaven, in the name of your father who is in Heaven now and who loved you so dearly and who loved me too, Christine, tell us, tell your benefactress and me, to whom does that voice belong? For seven months we have been here on board, and I ask you to-day, in the name of my companions and in my own, if your intention is to keep us here always? The brutal affectation with which you have enumerated and classified your crimes calls for a severe reprimand on the part of the court, both in the name of morality, and for the respect due to humanity. |
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