sacrifice
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The senator, who is not related to the famous political clan that produced former president John F Kennedy and Trump's health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, said his resolution is about "shared sacrifice."
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Two decisions face a devastated family weeks after their patriarch made the ultimate sacrifice.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
The answer to their problem still comes with sacrifice; they’re still at somebody else’s whim, even if that somebody has promised to be hands-off.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
That is certainly true of Quincy’s statues of Florian and Michael, who have long been symbols of the heroism and sacrifice of firefighters and other first responders.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
“You have no clue about what sacrifice or bravery mean.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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