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sacrifice

[sak-ruh-fahys] / ˈsæk rəˌfaɪs /




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"It influenced me a lot because nothing is given in life. You have to work for things, you have to sacrifice a lot to get where you sometimes get your goal."

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Stacy Seyb believes that the fall of Roe surely cannot mean that women will have to sacrifice their health and lives.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

And if something is kind, relatively simple and requires no monetary sacrifice or time commitment, why wouldn’t someone do it?

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Travelers gain convenience and access, but may sacrifice some spontaneity in the process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

There was no idea as yet of the radiant gods of Olympus who would have loathed the hateful sacrifice.

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




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