self-sacrifice
Example Sentences
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These men aren’t preaching Jesus Christ’s gospel of self-sacrifice and humility.
From Salon • May 4, 2026
The Guards Corps said in a statement it was "ready for complete obedience and self-sacrifice in carrying out the divine commands" of the younger Khamenei.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
The author argues that contemporary American business and government leaders are fundamentally characterized by an absence of character, which the author defines as steadfastness, selflessness, self-sacrifice, honesty, and integrity in dealings with others.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
I’ve been able to pass on this love of his writing and thinking styles to my son and daughter who show the same perseverance and self-sacrifice for the greater good in their volunteer work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026
I would address my words to two groups: I would tell Communists how common people felt, and I would tell common people of the self-sacrifice of Communists who strove for unity among them.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
