sacrifices

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At the ceremony inaugurating the museum, Kim, who was accompanied by Russian officials, praised his troops’ “noble sacrifices and heroic military feats.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The historic site is where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would offer sacrifices and pray for bountiful harvests.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

He sacrifices himself to lure Homelander away from Kimiko.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Its 1.5% dividend yield handily beats the S&P 500’s, although investors do face some sacrifices when it comes to performance: It has returned 13% a year, on average, over the past decade.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

In seasons past playing for Permian had involved other sacrifices.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger