as in sacrificed
to give up as an offering to a god
a ceremony in which they immolated their cherished possessions so that the gods would send rain
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Recent Examples of immolated
For instance, in Atlanta a man self- immolated in front of the Israeli embassy.
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Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
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For all its financial jargon and trading-floor drama, Industry has always been a show about desire — who gets to have it, who gets to satisfy it, and who gets sacrificed in the process.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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And the loss of American lives so cavalierly sacrificed by a man who has never risked his life or resources is appalling.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Her previous story had offered no reason to expect this seismic turn of events!—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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The couple stayed one additional night at their original resort after management offered guests affected by cancellations a 50% discount from the regular rate of about $1,500.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Immolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolated. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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