- present participle of sacrifice.
sacrificing
Example Sentences
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“When airlines can pass through higher fuel costs without sacrificing traffic, it supports revenue growth and positions well-managed carriers to expand margins and profitability,” he adds.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
He has said he is open to dialogue with the U.S. as long as talk of sacrificing North Korea’s nuclear arsenal is taken off the table.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
For fans, the price hikes can mean sacrificing other things.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Coaxing extra fudginess out of brownies with coffee, without sacrificing the requisite crinkle top.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
“Or sacrificing the Dauntless. So we need to. hear what they say in that meeting.”
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
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