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

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

Critics also say that indiscriminate mining is sacrificing another economic opportunity: the revival of tourism.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2022

She is sacrificing the future to the present.

From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.