sacrifice
noun
the offering of animal, plant, or human life or of some material possession to a deity, as in propitiation or homage.
has sacrificed
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present perfectof sacrifice (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Those benefits should be weighed alongside the value of the unpaid care she is providing and the career opportunities she says she has sacrificed.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
"The south has sacrificed so much -- for us, it's enough. We just want to live with our children in peace."
From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026
Just like the pious need a leader who has sacrificed for their beliefs, students need role models who authentically care about what they teach.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 25, 2023
Looking at this shell of a city it's hard to understand why either side has sacrificed so many lives for it.
From BBC ● May 10, 2023
In time and money Mr. Granger has sacrificed much for the sake of being a soldier.
From History of the Dewitt guard, company A, 50th regiment National guard, state of New York by Unknown
