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

“Every martyr disappears into the cult of personality,” Sharlet said.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2026

He’s an unhappy but willing martyr whose heart is slowly breaking the entire time.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

But her near mythical life—a young woman floating from the heavens to save fellow Jews—made her an enduring martyr for the young Zionists who founded Israel and for their descendants who would protect it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

But I wasn't going to martyr myself by suggesting it.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama