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Recent Examples of oblation
To forget or exceed herself takes the form of erotic dissolution and spiritual oblation.
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Saidiya Hartman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2023
His father also contributed to oblation research in 1988.
—Hannah Drown, cleveland, 25 Nov. 2021
If that bond pool does not have enough money to pay for reclamation, then the state has the legal oblation to come up with reclamation plans and find the funds to pay for reclamation, Pizarchik said.
—James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, 3 Mar. 2021
President Obama in 2015 rejected the permit as an oblation to the Paris Climate accords.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2021
But with each rise also comes an eventual fade away — to make room for the next month’s oblation.
—Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, 26 Aug. 2019
Saidiya Hartman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2023
His father also contributed to oblation research in 1988.
—Hannah Drown, cleveland, 25 Nov. 2021
If that bond pool does not have enough money to pay for reclamation, then the state has the legal oblation to come up with reclamation plans and find the funds to pay for reclamation, Pizarchik said.
—James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, 3 Mar. 2021
President Obama in 2015 rejected the permit as an oblation to the Paris Climate accords.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2021
But with each rise also comes an eventual fade away — to make room for the next month’s oblation.
—Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, 26 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblation
Noun
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Advertisement Vikram’s role as the final sacrifice Vikram Singh, a local police officer and Rea’s close ally, becomes the cult’s ultimate target.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Looking Forward—Innovation Without Sacrifice The notion that innovation inevitably comes with sacrifices is outdated.—
Vincent Ledoux Pedailles,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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As early as 2020, F1 began linking its consumer offering with its traditional TV deals, giving Sky Germany consumers access to F1 TV as part of their subscriptions.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
25 July 2025
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In addition, OpenAI has accelerated its offerings with products like ChatGPT Team and Enterprise that directly compete with Microsoft’s Copilot suite.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The coming propitiation looms large — an angel of mercy hovering over this melodrama, even at its most melodramatic.—
Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post,
11 July 2023
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Slavery was upheld in our original Constitution, as a propitiation between Southern states—where the economy thrummed on the backs of human chattel—and the states that had either no use for slavery or were considering its abolition.—
Rich Logis,
The New Republic,
19 Apr. 2023
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However, there is also a bartender ready to craft the perfect libation for aperitivo hour by the campfire.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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There will also be libations from Gem x and Sparkling Pointe Vineyards & Winery.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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“Oblation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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