as in sacrifices
something offered to atone
She made an offering as propitiation for her sins.
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Everyone in the family had made sacrifices to open on time, with Alysha herself taking time off from her senior year in high school to talk to painters and builders.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026 -
Even in a party that could number as many as 45 men, York stood out – for his courage, his skill and his sacrifices that helped the famous captains reach the Pacific Ocean.—
Craig Fehrman,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Guests include those already loyal to the Six Senses brand and Missoni clad fashionistas who have heard about the hideaway’s sizable wellness offerings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Deep explains there is often one solution for all of Experian’s North American clients but multiple offerings for customers in different European countries.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Propitiations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propitiations. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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