self-sacrificing

Example Sentences

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"Mothers are typically perceived as trustworthy, self-sacrificing and emotionally safe so this made the contestants trust her," says Mair.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

“Thanks to your self-sacrificing and devoted struggle, the militant fraternity and friendship and invincible alliance between our country and Russia grow firmer,” he said, according to state media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Over the course of the games, he grew to respect the more self-sacrificing Arisu and Usagi, eventually even getting shot in order to save Usagi.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

Even cynical moviegoers hardened by the rigidity of formula in so many other animated features will be hard-pressed not to root for self-sacrificing, determined and warm-circuited Roz.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2024

She wanted to put her arms around him and look deep into his eyes and didn’t because she respected his right to make this self-sacrificing contribution to their safety.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry