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

“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

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

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Everyday Americans sacrificed their lives, were fearless in their resolve to demonstrate the need for greater protections for Black people to actually be able to go into a ballot booth safely and securely.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

You were—reckless— with the world some people—some very dear friends of mine and yours — sacrificed a huge amount to create and sustain.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling