sacrificing
- present participle of sacrifice.
Example Sentences
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Backus and Enquist set the foundation for what softball is today, paving the way for new opportunities by sacrificing for the greater good of softball’s future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
In their quest to “optimize” everything with AI, she worries they’re sacrificing what made the unscripted moments so meaningful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
It would not be the only time Pogacar would aid Del Toro, 22, sacrificing his own potential victory on Saturday's brutal 'queen' stage to Alpe d'Huez to consolidate Del Toro's place on the podium.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
"If zinc oxide can be made to look better on more skin tones without sacrificing protection, it could help more people protect themselves from the sun's most dangerous effects."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
To him, it is a tug-of-war between living in the present and sacrificing for the future.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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