sacrifice
Example Sentences
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Ridding oneself of unconscious bias can be a daily practice, so I hope this 60-something single man does not sacrifice too much of his downtime for overtime.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Darius Basco’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh won it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
They are, at their best, an affirmation of meaning and sacrifice.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Andy Burnham spent much of the day attempting to persuade MP Josh Simons, once a staunch ally of Sir Keir, to sacrifice his parliamentary career to help save Labour.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“You have no clue about what sacrifice or bravery mean.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
Vocabulary lists containing sacrifice
Veterans Day Vocabulary
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