- present participle of sacrifice.
sacrificing
Example Sentences
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"If zinc oxide can be made to look better on more skin tones without sacrificing protection, it could help more people protect themselves from the sun's most dangerous effects."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
Munro continued to stand by him, sacrificing her relationship with Andrea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
All those soft herbs bring freshness without sacrificing the comfort factor, making the dressing feel as creamy as ever but far less one-note.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
Grain boundary diffusion involves applying tiny quantities of the most expensive and elusive rare earths, known as heavy rare earths, to a magnet to make it heat-resistant without sacrificing magnetic strength.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
They had bought their safety by sacrificing the Envoy, and trusted me to make no trouble for them or myself.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
