sacrificed

Example Sentences

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“When it comes to keeping the lineage of jazz in L.A. alive, there have been people who were selfless and sacrificed a lot,” Porter told The Times in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

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

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Themes may emerge: how you beat back adversity, sacrificed for others or discovered new ways to love.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

"The memorial is intended to reward those who have sacrificed for the state and maintain public support," he says.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“You sacrificed yourself to stop the giant from waking. I could never be that brave.”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan