How to Use sacrifice in a Sentence

sacrifice

1 of 2 noun

• The goat was offered as a sacrifice.
• The runner went to second base on a sacrifice.
• The villagers hoped the gods would accept their sacrifice.
• No sacrifice is too great when it comes to her children.
• The war required everyone to make sacrifices.
• He made many personal sacrifices to provide help to the city's homeless people.
• The war required much sacrifice from everyone.
• But what was free to the Dodgers was the result of a major sacrifice on the part of Ohtani.
  — Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2023
• This year, more than any other, has been the year of sacrifice.
  — Shane Young, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
• Tuesday’s game against the Cubs was the first time that Friedl has had to settle for just a sacrifice.
  — Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2023
• A lot of sacrifices have to be made to achieve this ultimate goal, and this team did that.
  — cleveland, 23 Aug. 2023
• These are just a few of the thousands who made the ultimate sacrifice.
  — Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 29 May 2023
• Some days will be hard, and this business takes sacrifice.
  — Eric Roberson, Billboard, 29 June 2023
• An egg is a symbol of an ancient sacrifice made at the Holy Temple.
  — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2024
• Kissinger felt the inevitable fact of history and war is sacrifice.
  — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2023
• Those are some of the sacrifices necessary for its folding size.
  — Sabrina Rojas Weiss, Parents, 19 July 2023
• Eight minute abs and next day prime delivery and no sacrifice.
  — Jenna Kunze, ELLE, 21 Apr. 2023
• John Bolton bunted on a 1-2 pitch for a sacrifice that advanced Grimes and Rowland to third and second base.
  — Bob Holt, Arkansas Online, 29 Apr. 2023
• Not the black granite wall—that sea of sacrifice—but the sculpture of three soldiers who stand their vigil by the wall, as if on the shore, staring out to that sea.
  — Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2024
• Harris for his service to our country and the sacrifice that led to his deserved awarding of the Purple Heart.
  — Reese Gorman, Washington Examiner, 20 July 2023
• Maybe learning to live with more power outages shouldn’t be one of those sacrifices.
  — Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2023
• Almost all of us got into this business with a lot of sacrifice in order to be part of that journey.
  — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 May 2023
• Did the sacrifices her parents made contribute to these crises?
  — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Aug. 2023
• Still, Taylor is optimistic that his hard work and sacrifice will pay off one day, and his son will be there to witness the result.
  — Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
• But, working with the Estrada cartel comes with its own sacrifices.
  — Breanna Bell, Variety, 11 Nov. 2023
• Reaching this phase did not come without some sacrifices, smart money moves, and hard work.
  — Holly Corbett, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
• During the tenth plague, God commanded the Israelites to offer a lamb or goat, which the Egyptians worshiped as one of their gods, as a sacrifice.
  — Terri Robertson, Country Living, 24 Mar. 2023
• And even Lottie offering her own blood as a sacrifice while out on the hunt bore nothing fruitful.
  — Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2023
• In Christianity, the day is a remembrance of the sacrifices of Jesus Christ.
  — Joyce Orlando, Detroit Free Press, 1 Mar. 2024
• By the time Colman and, especially, Staunton took over the role, Elizabeth had long since made peace with that sacrifice.
  — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2023

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sacrifice

2 of 2 verb

• He sacrificed in his first at bat.
• She's had to sacrifice a lot for her family.
• He sacrificed his personal life in order to get ahead in his career.
• She was willing to suffer, sacrifice, and work for success.
• She was able to ask for their help without sacrificing her dignity.
• I want to follow a diet that is healthful without sacrificing taste.
• In any case, the House will lose three key Democrats who sacrificed their seats to run for Senate.
  — Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
• Bryson Sheppard sacrificed in a run in the top of the first inning to give Smiths Station a 1-0 lead.
  — Robert Ladnier, al, 6 May 2023
• While Rih chose not to sacrifice her look, Rocky made his rain gear part of his outfit.
  — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024
• And there’s no need to sacrifice comfort for a head-turning look.
  — Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2023
• Because this goes out to all the mothers that struggle, that have kids that was forced to sacrifice.
  — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 16 June 2023
• Because yes, even your art might have to be sacrificed.
  — Time, 10 Aug. 2023
• The Reds have a clubhouse full of players who have sacrificed at-bats, moved positions and spent games on the bench.
  — The Enquirer, 31 July 2023
• As such, the best men’s jeans will be made with stretch without sacrificing the classic look and feel.
  — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2023
• The solution, in her mind, is to sacrifice herself to her parents’ dream for her.
  — Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2023
• Often, that inner child had to be sacrificed to ensure the rest of them survived.
  — Natasha López, refinery29.com, 9 May 2023
• Whatever fat once existed in that grind had been sacrificed to the gods, and the gods were now angry.
  — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2023
• Nick Allen, the No. 9 hitter, was called upon to sacrifice Butler to second.
  — Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
• This is a great option for smoothie lovers who like the idea of a personal cup blender but don't want to sacrifice a full-size pitcher (or break the bank).
  — Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2023
• Foster sacrificed her favorite snacks — M&Ms and granola bars — for healthy meats and fruits.
  — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2023
• Adding a white shoe to a black outfit is the perfect way to get the effect of a pop of color, without sacrificing the look's sleek monochrome.
  — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2024
• The flavor profile isn’t sacrificed when kept warm in the carafe for extended periods of time.
  — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
• In this touching episode, Tia and Lisa sacrifice their money to help their family.
  — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Dec. 2023
• The classic plaid maxi skirt will keep you warm throughout the winter without sacrificing style.
  — Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
• However, this is not always the case: your cells often sacrifice themselves to keep you healthy.
  — Zoie Magri, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2023
• Many also would support sacrificing all or part of a local park for school space.
  — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2024
• What’s more impressive is that Abu was able to reduce the weight of this blank without sacrificing power.
  — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
• The remains show signs of intentional burial, which is one clue that they were sacrificed.
  — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2023
• But there were flashes of genuine brilliance and a sense that the gang was truly bonded — willing to sacrifice for each other.
  — Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
• That dichotomy between pain and love is dramatized by the story of Jesus on the cross, sacrificing himself and his body for the world.
  — Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2023

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