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sacrificial

[sak-ruh-fish-uhl] / ˌsæk rəˈfɪʃ əl /


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She intended them “to cement her status as a sacrificial figure in the image of Socrates,” Ms. Stalnaker writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

“So its sacrificial role in the overall design appears to have functioned as intended, absorbing the brunt of the surge, and helping to protect the more interior docks.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

She was also prone to self-pity, calling herself “a sacrificial lamb.”

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2025

Instead of playing out the sacrificial stereotype, the writers revert to the savior archetype.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2024

The ‘pure’ blood of Christ, the Holy Grail containing it, and the sacrificial significance of Good Friday are all presented as both real and miraculous.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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