- present tense form of sacrifice (3rd person singular).
sacrifices
Example Sentences
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Is he willing to make sacrifices for the long-term good, or is he susceptible to the pull of short-term gratification?
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
Toone is "really proud" of her fiance and says he "sacrifices a lot".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
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
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
He launches into a lively description of Okeus, the vengeful god, who requires sacrifices of tobacco, copper, beads, and sometimes animal blood, and sends punishment if he is not made happy.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
