sacrifice

Example Sentences

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A phalanx of Boldúmen, lined up ready to sacrifice themselves for the good.

From Salon

“It stands on the foundation laid by generations of Black people who fought, sacrificed, and succeeded long before me,” Shaboozey’s statement continued.

From Los Angeles Times

This is true in any situation, but especially when you’re considering an earlier-than-traditional retirement age after decades of sacrificing your earnings.

From MarketWatch

I feared for my exams, and to top it all, it often happened that when I sacrificed precious time I could have spent on the farm, the teachers didn’t even come.

From Literature

At Southwestern College in the San Diego area, college President Mark Sanchez said the school’s leaders will not sacrifice a program that helps first-year students adjust to campus life.

From Los Angeles Times