sacrifice
noun
the offering of animal, plant, or human life or of some material possession to a deity, as in propitiation or homage.
is sacrificing
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present progressiveof sacrifice (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Speaking of altars, Ms. Boston is sacrificing narrative momentum on behalf of a pretty obvious agenda—cataloging horror-movie conventions and classic devices and seeing if any still click.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
Max is sacrificing everything for the ideals of freedom and equality that America cherishes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2024
Absent that, Nebraska is sacrificing millions of dollars to cut the cord now.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2022
But there’s a dark undertone to it all, as one of the primary mechanics is sacrificing your cards so you can play others.
From The Verge ● Mar. 11, 2022
Old Suslovski has the mien of a Roman who is sacrificing pro patria the life of his only child; the mother is dropping tears into her coffee, for both are at coffee.
From Hania by Henryk Sienkiewicz
