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

Just remember those are teenagers out there who’ve sacrificed and spent years working toward this moment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“If he didn’t do what he did—and he sacrificed his life—the two suspects would have easy access to every single classroom,” said Taha Hassane, the San Diego mosque’s Imam.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

I think how homesick she was, how much she sacrificed just to get small roles.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day