sacrifice
Example Sentences
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Ever since, the people of France and Normandy have shown their gratitude for America’s sacrifice.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
This team embodies everything New York loves: sacrifice, perseverance and heart.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Jo Adell hit a one-out single then moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Donovan Walton.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
What’s being asked for is competitive balance, and while it sounds nice, that’s an ambition that requires a healthy amount of collectivism and sacrifice, and leads to my last point here:
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
“Your father should’ve known better. A wasted sacrifice is no sacrifice at all.”
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Vocabulary lists containing sacrifice
Veterans Day Vocabulary
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"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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