was sacrificing
- past progressive of sacrifice.
Example Sentences
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Precarity was part of life—after each project, he would drive his van to another town, another contract—and so was sacrificing family time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2025
Francis J. Tucciarone, who served as Story’s platoon sergeant, said Story “realized that he was sacrificing his life.”
From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2023
Khan, who was injured in an apparent assassination bid last month, said he was "sacrificing" his two provincial governments for the sake of the country's future.
From Reuters ● Dec. 17, 2022
Her family - particularly her mother - disapproved of her choice, concerned that she was sacrificing her chance at motherhood and a family of her own.
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2022
Mother comes first, and my stepfather is quite well-off, and can afford to keep me; so if I were needed, I should not feel that I was sacrificing my independence in letting him do it.
From The Independence of Claire by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.
