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English word
sacrifice
C1the fact of giving up something important or valuable to you in order to get or do something that seems more important; something that you give up in this way
to give up something that is important or valuable to you in order to get or do something that seems more important for yourself or for another person
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It is a dream come true for all of you—but not just for you—because your parents and families have made countless sacrifices to see you reach this milestone.
Jensen Huang's Speech at Caltech
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I know that words are supposed to be my thing, but I will never be able to find the words to thank my mom and dad, my brother Austin, for the sacrifices.
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