as in sacrifices
to give up as an offering to a god
a ceremony in which they immolated their cherished possessions so that the gods would send rain
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In the film Damon portrays a celebrated astronaut who, stranded and desperate, nearly sacrifices humanity to save himself.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
12 May 2026 -
Colloff’s reporting is, as usual, dogged and exhaustive, and the book reads like a thriller, but never sacrifices the humanity of the people Skalnik hurt.—
Michael Schaub,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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In the latest round of budget offers Thursday evening, the House didn’t include money for two programs championed by first lady Casey DeSantis — a cancer research innovation fund and a food testing program.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The restaurant offers Latin American dishes in a restaurant known for its vibrant ambiance and cocktails.—
Evan Moore
May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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“Immolates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolates. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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