as in offering
something offered to a god
the herders selected their best lamb as a sacrifice in order to receive blessings from their god
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Recent Examples of sacrifice
Juliana Kim, NPR, 21 July 2025
He is widely hailed as example of public service and sacrifice for the United States in the 21st century.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 21 July 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 9 July 2025
The Dreck Equation is an appeal to policymakers to recognize that unwarranted regulation of every sort, not just notice and comment but realms beyond can sacrifice startups, employment and wealth creation.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Noun
Biden, for example, spoke about immigrants' sacrifices and courage, adding that his own ancestors immigrated to the U.S. from Ireland.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 21 July 2025
He is widely hailed as example of public service and sacrifice for the United States in the 21st century.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 21 July 2025
Verb
This causes Gi-hun to keep his promise to Kim Jun-hee (Jo Yu-ri) of protecting her baby and keeping it alive, ultimately sacrificing himself.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 9 July 2025
The Dreck Equation is an appeal to policymakers to recognize that unwarranted regulation of every sort, not just notice and comment but realms beyond can sacrifice startups, employment and wealth creation.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrifice
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As more of the world classifies as having subtropical climates, adding pieces such as shorts, track pants, hoodies, double-faced jerseys and rip-stop fabrics rounds out offerings for different climates and activities, including ath-leisure dressing moments and travel.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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In addition, OpenAI has accelerated its offerings with products like ChatGPT Team and Enterprise that directly compete with Microsoft’s Copilot suite.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Parks offer an incredible value to Americans: $35 for a week at Yellowstone is less than a family in most U.S. cities pays for a two-hour trip to the movie theater.—
Tate Watkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The spa’s four treatment rooms draw on Chinese, Japanese, and Indian wellness traditions—offering everything from aromatherapy and lymphatic drainage to shiatsu, reflexology, and anti-aging facials using organic Portuguese products.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Democratic members of Congress have objected to the wave of settler violence, arguing that U.S. citizens are falling victim.—
Noah Robertson The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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Kaylee was hit by unknown object and Xana ‘fought back’ Though investigators are confident a knife was used to kill all four victims, Goncalves was struck in the face by an unknown object and the extent of her struggle with Kohberger is still unknown, Gilbertson said.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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“Sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrifice. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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