sacrifices

Example Sentences

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Her pursuit of excellence has come with sacrifices.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

"Families like ours, who used to make sacrifices every year, are now unable even to buy one kilogramme of meat for our children," the 50-year-old said.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

For those wanting more, a rear-biased, dual-motor all-wheel drive version adds another 125 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque and it only sacrifices 14 miles of estimated range.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

"It's about all the parents, who are trying to provide the best for their children, and all the sacrifices that they make, like my parents did," he says.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

My whole family made sacrifices to help me on my fencing journey, and the last thing I wanted to do was cause anyone pain or embarrassment.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad