Example Sentences

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Themes may emerge: how you beat back adversity, sacrificed for others or discovered new ways to love.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Mom worked multiple jobs while also studying but sacrificed everything to make sure her son and daughter could have a bright future.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

"The memorial is intended to reward those who have sacrificed for the state and maintain public support," he says.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Everyday Americans sacrificed their lives, were fearless in their resolve to demonstrate the need for greater protections for Black people to actually be able to go into a ballot booth safely and securely.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

Masvita had sacrificed herself in the lake with Princess Senwa “because it was the custom,” but Grandmother had held her, Nhamo, back.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer