Sacrifice

To give up something you care about, like your time, money, or personal things, in order to help someone else or to reach a bigger goal.

Examples

• During the science fair, I had to sacrifice my free time for several weeks to prepare my project, but in the end, the hard work paid off when I won first place.
• To help my team win the championship, I decided to sacrifice my individual goals and play a different position that better supported my teammates' strengths.
• When my best friend moved away, I had to sacrifice our weekend hangouts, but we promised to stay connected through video calls and letters, keeping our friendship strong.

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