martyr

Example Sentences

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“The medal of honor of being the son and husband of a martyr is also a sign of the depth of their faith and sacrifice,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

She was a martyr, someone who died for her beliefs.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2026

This is a self-aware martyr, assertive and vulnerable, manipulated by shadowy patriarchal forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

But to some, it has also made him a martyr.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

"Indeed. What is martyr in Latin? Or in Greek, for that matter?"

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz