sacrifice

Example Sentences

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“Today, that legacy of love and sacrifice has been reduced to ashes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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

"God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her," the caption said.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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

Poseidon had given this bull to Minos in order that he should sacrifice it to him, but Minos could not bear to slay it and had kept it for himself.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton