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sacrifice

[sak-ruh-fahys] / ˈsæk rəˌfaɪs /




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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

"The values he lived by, love, sacrifice and generosity are the foundation he left behind."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

This team embodies everything New York loves: sacrifice, perseverance and heart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The Tar Heels added two more on sacrifice flies in the sixth and seventh innings, but failed to drive in more with the bases loaded in the seventh and ninth innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Even if he let Bob make this sacrifice, how could one Titan defend himself against so many for twelve minutes, all while keeping his finger on a button?

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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