sacrifice
Example Sentences
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Cook showed Jobs that ultraefficient manufacturing operations that didn’t sacrifice quality were an equally important part of Apple’s success.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
But that requires more time and energy than I’m willing to sacrifice while raising a young child and entertaining my dreams of becoming a star potter.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
They deployed strategies like the sacrifice bunt and stolen base with remarkable frequency despite lacking real evidence to justify such usage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“There are a lot of people who say we are going to be the sacrifice zone again,” said Jennifer Kalt, executive director of the Humboldt Bay Waterkeeper, an environmental nonprofit.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Phillipe says: “You can’t do this. I won’t let you sacrifice your future for me.”
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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