sacrifices

Example Sentences

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They lost an entire decade’s worth of sacrifices they’d made to put down roots in their hometown, and the community they’d created.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

You’re making a generous and compassionate choice, even though it comes with real sacrifices and uncertainty.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

"Martian was once idealistic and full of hope, then his moral compass gets eroded by the things he has to do and the sacrifices that go into it."

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Mboladinga said his performance is intended to remind Congolese people of the bravery and sacrifices Lumumba made on behalf of his country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

The trouble was that practicing it involved certain sacrifices on Ron’s and Hermione’s part.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling