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Which chess term refers to an opening that involves a deliberate sacrifice?

sacrifice

[sak-ruh-fahys] / ˈsæk rəˌfaɪs /




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The early version of the method required more fossil material than a museum would reasonably sacrifice from such an important and irreplaceable specimen.

From Science Daily Sep. 20, 2026

"If it doesn't turn out as expected then I think the sacrifice of this village would be quite unfortunate."

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

But aside from the combat experience, why did North Korea sacrifice so many of its best troops in a foreign war?

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

With the three options at the budget end, Apple is addressing those of you who would sacrifice certain features to save a hundred bucks here or there.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

“Your father should’ve known better. A wasted sacrifice is no sacrifice at all.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

"If people want to live in the modern world with the television and internet then they have to have some sacrifices somewhere - even if it is a pylon in the middle of a field."

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

And they’ll learn from their “cadre” leaders, former special forces operators, about the sacrifices first responders made.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

But in this novel it’s a function of many years and a host of sacrifices.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

These financial sacrifices and hard work helped propel Charles to homeownership.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

He launches into a lively description of Okeus, the vengeful god, who requires sacrifices of tobacco, copper, beads, and sometimes animal blood, and sends punishment if he is not made happy.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

As Netflix extends its reach into podcasts, games and live TV, Wells Fargo analysts say it has sacrificed what once made it great: original shows and movies.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

Three men sacrificed their lives to protect dozens of schoolchildren during an attempted mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

In May, posts emerged online accusing refugees of not properly disposing of animals sacrificed during the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha and quickly went viral.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Koizumi left the shrine without responding to reporters' questions, but he later said on Instagram that he visited to "offer his sincere condolences to the heroic spirits who sacrificed their precious lives for the nation."

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

Prometheus had not only stolen fire for men; he had also arranged that they should get the best part of any animal sacrificed and the gods the worst.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

“They were sacrificing their lives in service of their community,” NBC morning anchor Lynette Romero told viewers, with her co-anchors by her side.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

Amodei also said that any action to rein in AI should be done "without sacrificing commercial advantage".

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

And passengers on United Flight 93 fought back and forced the plane they were on to crash in a field in the middle of Pennsylvania, sacrificing themselves in the hopes of saving others.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

Fill in the knowledge gaps: Early on, Chime and his co-founders wanted to grow from 10 people to 50 without sacrificing their culture.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

“The TV’s the altar. I’m what people are sacrificing to.”

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman




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