sacrifice

Example Sentences

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In the fifth, he drove in a run with a sacrifice pop fly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

My son's in an academy and you realise the sacrifice.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her,” he said in the post.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"However, our modern food environment is too problematic. Instead, people may do best with a more repetitive diet that helps them consistently make healthier choices, even if they might sacrifice some nutritional variety."

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

And just like the story I’ve heard before, Quetzalcoatl is impressed with the rabbit’s willing sacrifice and generosity.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera