sacrifice
Example Sentences
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“After 18 years of sacrifice, these workers are finally winning back a big chunk of what was taken from them,” United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“It’s the World Cup. If there’s any time to sacrifice yourself, it’s now.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Ever since, the people of France and Normandy have shown their gratitude for America’s sacrifice.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
It also remains to be seen if Arsenal are willing to sacrifice one of their regular first-team players in order to balance their finances.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
He evidently thought his life was so valuable that someone would surely save it even at the cost of the supreme sacrifice.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Vocabulary lists containing sacrifice
Veterans Day Vocabulary
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