die for
Example Sentences
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When Rhaenyra insisted that Aegon had to die for her to properly claim victory, Alicent agreed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
I’m in a better position financially and don’t want to wait until I die for them to get money when they could use it now.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
Some Cubans said that they are ready to die for their country if the U.S. takes military action.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
When asked where she finds the strength to comfort these children, Jung didn’t hesitate: “From them. There’s no teacher who gets into teaching after Columbine who isn’t ready to die for their kids,” she said.
From Salon ● Mar. 2, 2026
In the morning we have the world to ourselves and he never tells me I should die for Ireland.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
