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
He evidently thought his life was so valuable that someone would surely save it even at the cost of the supreme sacrifice.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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