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Recent Examples of self-sacrifice
The governor’s attitude conveys disrespect for those veterans who actually did receive the Bronze Star for their valor and self-sacrifice in combat, including those men and women who were awarded the Bronze Star posthumously after making the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
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Fred Medinger, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
Many also see a parallel between pews and bleachers in spiritual values like dedication, perseverance and self-sacrifice.
—Giovanna Dellorto, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
Brendan evokes the Irish Republican tradition of self-sacrifice, while Gerry embodies a new attitude geared towards self-preservation.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Marcus has always been brave, but his bravery here was also an act of self-sacrifice.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Fred Medinger, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
Many also see a parallel between pews and bleachers in spiritual values like dedication, perseverance and self-sacrifice.
—Giovanna Dellorto, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
Brendan evokes the Irish Republican tradition of self-sacrifice, while Gerry embodies a new attitude geared towards self-preservation.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Marcus has always been brave, but his bravery here was also an act of self-sacrifice.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sacrifice
Noun
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To date, most sales efforts have focused on the urgency surrounding global warming, an appeal to investors and buyers’ altruism or the threat of bad PR.—
Jamil Wyne,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps more than any single post-World War II president, Carter changed the way many saw the U.S. by attempting to inject American values of altruism, democracy and human rights into foreign policy.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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In reality, none of the countless people now reaching out — and helping in ways that are redefining my idea of generosity — have ever considered it.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Jan. 2025
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Beth later said that despite the losses, she was overwhelmed by the acts of kindness and generosity of friends, family and strangers who reached out to help.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2025
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That level of humility and magnanimity would go a long way these days.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
7 Nov. 2024
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Lastly, there is the charity itself, which, for all its magnanimity, has glamorous roots.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
21 July 2024
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“Self-sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sacrifice. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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