sacrificed

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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

“If he didn’t do what he did—and he sacrificed his life—the two suspects would have easy access to every single classroom,” said Taha Hassane, the San Diego mosque’s Imam.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Themes may emerge: how you beat back adversity, sacrificed for others or discovered new ways to love.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Mom worked multiple jobs while also studying but sacrificed everything to make sure her son and daughter could have a bright future.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Father sacrificed his favorite brown sweater, which was unraveled and remodeled into the roly-poly hide of Tom Turkey.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord