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Sacrifice
/ˈsækrɪfaɪs/noun / verb
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Sacrifice is the voluntary act of giving up something valued, such as time, possessions, or even life, to achieve a greater purpose or benefit others. In modern contexts, it often embodies themes of selflessness in personal relationships or strategic decisions in business, highlighting the tension between immediate loss and long-term gains.
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In ancient Rome, the Vestal Virgins performed sacrifices that included maintaining the sacred fire, and it's estimated that these rituals helped sustain their order for over a thousand years, influencing Western religious practices well into the Middle Ages.
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