sacrifice
Example Sentences
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No service or sacrifice creates a claim on the leader’s protection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Ever since, the people of France and Normandy have shown their gratitude for America’s sacrifice.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
The Tar Heels added two more on sacrifice flies in the sixth and seventh innings, but failed to drive in more with the bases loaded in the seventh and ninth innings.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
What’s being asked for is competitive balance, and while it sounds nice, that’s an ambition that requires a healthy amount of collectivism and sacrifice, and leads to my last point here:
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
In an act of supreme sacrifice, he tapped her on the shoulder.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
Vocabulary lists containing sacrifice
Veterans Day Vocabulary
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