- present participle of sacrifice.
sacrificing
Example Sentences
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“The race to build AI infrastructure has created urgent demand for providers who can deliver at speed without sacrificing reliability,” says Ross Laser, Magnetar’s president and co-founder.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
For fans, the price hikes can mean sacrificing other things.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Central to Eid al-Adha celebrations, which mark the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, is the sacrificing of a sheep.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
For these affluent investors, a 60-40 portfolio means sacrificing the tremendous upside potential of stocks to avoid temporary losses.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“And did you know what you would be sacrificing in doing that?”
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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