However, all the sacrifices proved to be efficient, as the film enjoyed a major success.

Faced with such a standoff, some women make excuses for the man or make sacrifices to prove their love.

But if his crew performed up to his expectations, the sacrifice would prove more than worthwhile.

If he succeeded Simon felt that all the sacrifices he had made in the past would prove worthwhile.

Yet if it fails to deal adequately with the war's underlying causes, today's sacrifices could prove wasted.

However, his sacrifice proves to her that humanity has strength within it after all, and she begins to make peace with the idea of dying.

But he said the sacrifice would prove worthwhile to the Iraqis and to Americans.

For some, the sacrifice has proved too great.

The sacrifice of this bit of his essence was proving to be worthless.

Perhaps, though, the sacrifice will not prove in vain.