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sacrifice

[sak-ruh-fahys] / ˈsæk rəˌfaɪs /




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But you can make sacrifices in some areas of your life while still enjoying others.

From MarketWatch

From the parents’ perspective, they worked 40-plus years, sacrificed, saved 15% of every paycheck, and now their kids want a shortcut.

From MarketWatch

Appa made sacrifices to give his son and daughter a better life — and he’s more than happy to tick off a list of what everyone owes him.

From Los Angeles Times

As “Palestine ’36” eventually sacrifices focus on the many characters it has, one wishes Jacir had had the luxury of a classic epic’s standard third hour to build that complexity into a vivid resistance narrative.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of the league's top clubs have reported substantial losses in recent years, with many forced to sacrifice investing in the future.

From BBC