martyrdom
Example Sentences
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Many accepted martyrdom rather than compromise their faith.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
More clear-eyed now, Jean must reject her martyrdom and reclaim her own truth and agency.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
The Islamic Republic and Shia Islam are imbued with the idea of martyrdom.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
Ali, a masked protester, told AFP "the martyrdom of Sayyed Ali Khamenei has hurt us".
From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026
If their martyrdom is come, I will witness it.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
Vocabulary lists containing martyrdom
"Musée des Beaux Arts" by W.H. Auden
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"Musee des Beaux Arts," Vocabulary from the poem
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Poems 10.4
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