sacrificed

Example Sentences

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These protesters sacrificed their own safety to secure something deemed even more sacred: their right to vote.

From Slate • May 22, 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

"The memorial is intended to reward those who have sacrificed for the state and maintain public support," he says.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Sometimes he wondered what they had sacrificed for the Gaming Machine, but one never asked.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry