as in sacrifices
something offered to atone
She made an offering as propitiation for her sins.
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Noun
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Still, Marvin Alexander said the impact their music has on listeners makes the sacrifices worthwhile.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Despite limited resources, his mother, Hetty Wang, recognized his talent and made huge sacrifices to support his dream.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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But that guidance may change to allow withdrawals only after the child’s 18th birthday, said Rita Assaf, vice president of retirement offerings at Fidelity.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The experimental media culture shaped Apple Daily’s digital offerings.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Propitiations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propitiations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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