sacrifice

Example Sentences

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“This is a character who pushes his body to the limit and sacrifices enormous parts of himself at great personal cost to his body and soul,” Hiddleston says of Jonathan.

From Los Angeles Times

For their sacrifice, the victorious players and their families are afforded some enormous perks.

From The Wall Street Journal

In contrast, the open structure of light cages lets cesium atoms diffuse into the core much more quickly, cutting the filling process down to just a few days without sacrificing optical performance.

From Science Daily

While he brags, it is others who have to carry out his orders and, far too often, make the ultimate sacrifice.

From Salon

But Dolan knew sacrifices were necessary if he was to push himself further.

From BBC