sacrifice

Example Sentences

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“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

In “Ready or Not,” Weaving’s blushing bride-to-be, Grace, discovers that she’s marrying into a family of devil-worshippers who sold their souls for eternal wealth, and they must sacrifice her to keep the money rolling in.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

It was only once they had made it safely across the river together in neighbouring China that his mother revealed the sacrifice she had made.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“That is good. Until then, my friends, tell the sun and the stars hello for me. And be strong. This may not be the last sacrifice you must make to stop Gaea.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan