as in sacrifices
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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Is there a scenario where Hendrick or Penske sacrifices the race for one driver to push the other to a win, or does every driver have to win their own race?—
Jordan Bianchi,
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Alex sacrifices herself, tackling Morsus and tossing them both into the portal.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, offers food benefits, breastfeeding services and nutrition education to 65,000 Arkansas women, infants and children younger than five.—
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Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The dress is made from a fine-gauge knit that offers warmth without feeling bulky, which is essential for fluctuating weather.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Immolates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolates. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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