sacrifice
noun
the offering of animal, plant, or human life or of some material possession to a deity, as in propitiation or homage.
sacrificing
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present participleof sacrifice.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A single mum has said following government advice to stock up on emergency supplies would mean sacrificing her childcare budget for the school holidays.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
That processing power enabled the researchers to simulate an exceptionally large region of the early universe without sacrificing the fine detail needed to investigate individual galaxies and other important structures.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
MarketWatch columnist Aditi Shrikant explains how a tighter budget, automatic payments and unexpected cash windfalls can shrink your balance without sacrificing your financial safety net.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
If the five-year program shows it saves taxpayers money without sacrificing quality, it could be expanded nationwide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
His face took on the sad veil of someone trying to get used to sacrificing what he wanted so badly.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
