martyrdom
Example Sentences
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"With the martyrdom of the supreme leader, his path and mission neither will be lost nor will be forgotten, on the other hand, they will be pursued with greater vigour and zeal," a presenter said.
From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026
Motherhood’s long association with martyrdom is a real turn-off.
From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026
A Shiite cleric, he lives frugally and was brought up in a religious tradition that reveres martyrdom.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
In this triptych, Marat’s martyrdom is a muted centerpiece between grand hope and grander disaster.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025
Any serious politician will realize that under present day conditions in the country, to seek for cheap martyrdom by handing myself to the police is naive and criminal.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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