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sacrifice

[sak-ruh-fahys] / ˈsæk rəˌfaɪs /




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This separation suggests that sacrifice at Shimao was carefully organized.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

Turning on the oven quite literally changes the climate of my entire workplace — but roasting summer fruit is one of the few things that makes the sacrifice worthwhile.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

The funeral was marked by the ritual sacrifice of two horses as part of the marapu rite, which most inhabitants of Sumba still follow, whether Christian or Muslim.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

A farmer, Satyaprakash Bharadwaj, described Wangchuk as "a diamond" who is "willing to sacrifice his life" for the younger generation.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Then he told Aristaeus to sacrifice to the gods and leave the carcasses of the animals in the place of sacrifice.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Until the early 1990s, the police kept a close eye on such funerals for fear of human sacrifices, according to the American anthropologist Janet Hoskins.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

“Maybe I’m still too young for everything I’m going through right now. But soccer is something to be enjoyed. Opportunities will come your way if you’re willing to make sacrifices and all that.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

“A lot of my interest in finance really comes from watching how hard my parents worked and wanting to make sure the sacrifices they made weren’t wasted,” Lee said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

He recalled how "immigrants' sacrifices and contributions have shaped the nation's history".

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

So we have to make a few sacrifices.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

The findings also overturn a long-held idea about the people sacrificed near Shimao's East Gate.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

They saw messages from the divine in thunder and lightning, bird flight and the entrails of sacrificed animals.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

They also sacrificed their own dreams so their children and grandchildren could achieve theirs.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Lewis was believed to have used it as a reference for the stone table, on which Aslan is sacrificed.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

“You sacrificed yourself to stop the giant from waking. I could never be that brave.”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

"If zinc oxide can be made to look better on more skin tones without sacrificing protection, it could help more people protect themselves from the sun's most dangerous effects."

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

All those soft herbs bring freshness without sacrificing the comfort factor, making the dressing feel as creamy as ever but far less one-note.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

Palantir’s competitive moat also lies in its ability to combine and organize data for customers “without sacrificing their integrity, privacy and security,” according to Luria.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

“Lineage is committed to the fastest cleanup that is possible without sacrificing health, safety, and regulatory compliance,” a company spokesperson said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

“If not, Merriweather might be sacrificing herself for nothing! We have to get out of here, and now, Phillip. Tell him, May.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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