sacrificing

present participle of sacrifice
as in offering
to give up as an offering to a god according to the Old Testament, Abraham was willing to sacrifice even his son to God

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Recent Examples of sacrificing Orpheus, in particular, is more a vehicle for the show’s themes of sacrificing comfort for love and passion than a dynamic lead to hang a show around. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026 The titanium layers allowed Samsung to reduce the screen's thickness by 10% without sacrificing its performance. Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026 Leaders must also create the conditions that enable their teams to navigate continual change without sacrificing performance or healthy working relationships. Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Crafted from supple Italian leather, these platform sandals offer height without sacrificing comfort. Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 The company prides itself on its engineering prowess and ability to make vacuums that offer deep-cleaning suction capabilities without sacrificing other important features, namely a compact size and a modern, streamlined appearance. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 That allows the aircraft to launch from rough locations without sacrificing speed or endurance. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026 Humans set the strategy and creative direction while governance is built directly into the workflow—eliminating unnecessary review cycles without sacrificing brand consistency or compliance. Jamie Garverick, Fortune, 15 July 2026 Comparable to the brand’s Gel-Kayano stability runner, the GT-2000 15 offers an even more lightweight feel without sacrificing the stable foundation needed by athletes who overpronate. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
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offering
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  • Companies like Trace Finance capitalize on structural gaps, offering zero-cost FX to secure profitable trade finance and credit relationships, mirroring traditional banks' strategies in high-interest markets like Brazil.
    Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Other buildings sell themselves as a good value, vying to compete by offering solid workplace digs for the right price.
    Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

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“Sacrificing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrificing. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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