Example Sentences

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Is he willing to make sacrifices for the long-term good, or is he susceptible to the pull of short-term gratification?

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Her pursuit of excellence has come with sacrifices.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Toone is "really proud" of her fiance and says he "sacrifices a lot".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Its 1.5% dividend yield handily beats the S&P 500’s, although investors do face some sacrifices when it comes to performance: It has returned 13% a year, on average, over the past decade.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The trouble was that practicing it involved certain sacrifices on Ron’s and Hermione’s part.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling