sacrificed

Example Sentences

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"Haddad stands among the towering figures of the Palestinian revolution, having sacrificed greatly for the freedom of Jerusalem and for its prisoners," Qassem told AFP.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

“For a veteran who has already sacrificed so much, losing their home is not just a financial hardship, it is a failure of our commitment to them,” Gonzalez said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Several executives said the latest round of Barnes & Noble layoffs sacrificed years of institutional knowledge and led to confusion regarding the ordering process.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

But this omission is a sign that, at least in Evie’s world, exercise isn’t about health at all and, in fact, health should be sacrificed for the goal of achieving their particular ideal of femininity.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Her boyfriend had sacrificed himself for that mission.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan