Example Sentences

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How can I go back upon the faith for which I have martyred myself?

From The Woman Who Did by Allen, Grant

Enough for her to have martyred herself; she asked no mercenary palm and crown of martyrdom.

From The Woman Who Did by Allen, Grant

It was not the first time, beyond doubt, that she had made peace for others, however she might have martyred her own.

From Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 by Morford, Henry