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Recent Examples of immolate
Her ex-boyfriend Joel (Kyle Gallner) arrives just in time to witness Rose, now possessed, immolate herself, thereby transferring the curse to him.
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Jane Lacroix, People.com, 15 May 2025
Because the courts were never going to be a substitute for Congress and the public standing up to a self-immolating executive branch.
—Leah Litman, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
Advertisement To some, the self-immolating media blitz recast Crowley as willing to speak truth to power and stand up for her troops amid one of the worst urban firestorms in California history.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Hart thus far has used his own mysterious power to immolate both a young boy and Emperor Corrino’s (Mark Strong) trusted Truthsayer Kasha, and severely singe Emperor Richese.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 5 Dec. 2024
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Jane Lacroix, People.com, 15 May 2025
Because the courts were never going to be a substitute for Congress and the public standing up to a self-immolating executive branch.
—Leah Litman, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
Advertisement To some, the self-immolating media blitz recast Crowley as willing to speak truth to power and stand up for her troops amid one of the worst urban firestorms in California history.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Hart thus far has used his own mysterious power to immolate both a young boy and Emperor Corrino’s (Mark Strong) trusted Truthsayer Kasha, and severely singe Emperor Richese.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immolate
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The light tan crisscross straps, white buckle hardware, and subtle toe loop strike an elevated balance between casual and polished, while the slight wedge offers a little lift without sacrificing comfort.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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The 37-year-old forward joined the Houston Rockets in a trade in July and signed a two-year, $90 million contract extension in October, sacrificing about $30 million relative to his maximum salary across the deal but giving himself flexibility with a player option for 2027-28.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Accessibility All public areas are thoughtfully designed for accessibility, and staff offer guidance without fanfare.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Bode makes an impromptu decision to offer up his father's ring, which he's been wearing on a chain around his neck.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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“Immolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolate. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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