supreme sacrifice
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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“The supreme sacrifice and heroism of Corporal Luther Story is illustrative of the freedom, security, and prosperity the South Korean people have today,” the White House and Republic of Korea said in a joint statement.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2023
“The supreme sacrifice and heroism of Corporal Luther Story is illustrative of the freedom, security, and prosperity the South Korean people have today,” the leaders said.
From Washington Times • Apr. 26, 2023
The supreme sacrifice made for flies and maggots.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2022
Go said he was making the "supreme sacrifice for the good of the country and for the sake of unity among our supporters and leaders."
From Reuters • Nov. 30, 2021
I would never be able to give up Leandro to some higher ideal the way I feel Minerva and Manolo would each other if they had to make the supreme sacrifice.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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