have been sacrificing
- present perfect progressive of sacrifice.
Example Sentences
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“For all those protesters in Hong Kong who have been sacrificing their futures, we must fulfill our responsibility and lead by example.”
From Washington Post ● Dec. 16, 2021
“I strongly believe that everyone must sacrifice, not just middle-class families who have been sacrificing over and over,” she said in a statement on Aug. 1.
From BusinessWeek ● Aug. 10, 2011
When the commodore came on deck, he stated to Philip that he felt himself warranted in not complying with the admiral’s orders, as it would have been sacrificing the whole ship’s company.
From The Phantom Ship by Marryat, Frederick
You have been sacrificing yourself for them all this time; but remember what I say—if you want to live happily, my dear, you'll have to sacrifice them to your husband.
From The Doctor's Family by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)
When the Commodore came on deck, he stated to Philip that he felt himself warranted in not complying with the Admiral's orders, as it would have been sacrificing the whole ship's company.
From The Phantom Ship by Marryat, Frederick
