give/sacrifice one's life
1 of 2phrase (1)
: to do something that results in one's death
She gave/sacrificed her life for her country.
sacrifice one's life
2 of 2phrase (2)
: to die in order to help someone else
They sacrificed their lives for their country.
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“Give/sacrifice one's life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%2Fsacrifice%20one%27s%20life. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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