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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sacrificing

/ˈsækrɪfaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does sacrificing mean?

verb

To give up something valuable or important in order to achieve a goal or benefit something else. To cause harm or loss to something or someone in order to achieve a goal or benefit something else.

Example

"The company was willing to sacrifice profits in the short term in order to invest in new technology."

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