self-sacrifice
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
These men aren’t preaching Jesus Christ’s gospel of self-sacrifice and humility.
From Salon • May 4, 2026
The film is a generational touchstone, from the importance of relationships, self-sacrifice and doing what is right, to the consequences of concentrated wealth and greed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
The Guards Corps said in a statement it was "ready for complete obedience and self-sacrifice in carrying out the divine commands" of the younger Khamenei.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
The author argues that contemporary American business and government leaders are fundamentally characterized by an absence of character, which the author defines as steadfastness, selflessness, self-sacrifice, honesty, and integrity in dealings with others.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
It was dangerous work, but Herbert took the Nazis’ creed of self-sacrifice seriously.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
