sacrifice
noun
the offering of animal, plant, or human life or of some material possession to a deity, as in propitiation or homage.
have sacrificed
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present perfectof sacrifice.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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"This victory belongs to people who aspire to and have sacrificed for democracy."
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
He believes she and other leaders have sacrificed some key tenets of Chavismo in order to save it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2026
What she might have sacrificed in terms of her own feelings of selflessness she would have more than recouped in relational reciprocity.
From Slate ● Mar. 23, 2025
"President Zelenskyy represents a nation whose citizens have sacrificed their lives and shed blood for the freedoms they cherish," he wrote on social media.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025
Peach, who would have sacrificed himself for my dog.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
