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Recent Examples of immolate
Because the courts were never going to be a substitute for Congress and the public standing up to a self-immolating executive branch.
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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
One senior source told Fox News that investigators were not certain if the suspect intended to self-immolate himself.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 5 Nov. 2024
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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
One senior source told Fox News that investigators were not certain if the suspect intended to self-immolate himself.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immolate
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Ultimately, seeking and receiving treatment can be difficult for athletes because athletes face sacrificing time away from their sport, which is often their livelihood.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Japanese rider packed multiple four-rotation tricks into a single run, including the triple-flip aerial that electrified the crowd, executing them in different directions down the pipe without sacrificing height.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
13 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, each of these three countries have sought to offer support to Cuba in recent days.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the services offered athletes during the Games, Team USA’s travel insurance carrier covers ongoing care to athletes who sustain injuries at the Olympics that require follow-up.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Immolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolate. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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