martyr

Example Sentences

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“The medal of honor of being the son and husband of a martyr is also a sign of the depth of their faith and sacrifice,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Good has become a genuine martyr, inspiring people and making them realize that they can make a significant contribution with the power of a camera phone and a red beanie cap.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

Archaeologists believe the site began as the burial place of Christian martyr St. Neophytos, said to have been killed by Roman soldiers on the shore of the lake in A.D.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

He’s an unhappy but willing martyr whose heart is slowly breaking the entire time.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

However, the Japanese propaganda machine made him into a martyr.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac