sacrificed

Example Sentences

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He dropped deep and ran wide, he sacrificed himself so that Hirst could be the one leading the line.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Just remember those are teenagers out there who’ve sacrificed and spent years working toward this moment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

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

Bob and Damasen had sacrificed their lives so that Percy and Annabeth could sit here now, enjoying the sunlight and laughing with their friends.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan