sacrificed

Example Sentences

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He dropped deep and ran wide, he sacrificed himself so that Hirst could be the one leading the line.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

These protesters sacrificed their own safety to secure something deemed even more sacred: their right to vote.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Mom worked multiple jobs while also studying but sacrificed everything to make sure her son and daughter could have a bright future.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Several executives said the latest round of Barnes & Noble layoffs sacrificed years of institutional knowledge and led to confusion regarding the ordering process.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

And here was a man who lived on belief, but who sacrificed it at the first challenge, right when he needed it most.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness