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sacrifice

[sak-ruh-fahys] / ˈsæk rəˌfaɪs /




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Ever since, the people of France and Normandy have shown their gratitude for America’s sacrifice.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

No service or sacrifice creates a claim on the leader’s protection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Lauer relied on soft contact to throw a scoreless fourth inning, but he ran into some trouble in the fifth, with back-to-back singles, a sacrifice fly, a disengagement violation and PitchCom issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

‘I miss him every day and will never forget his service and sacrifice.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“We have to make their sacrifice worth it. We have to beat Gaea.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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