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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His team sacrifices for one another just like those ’70s teams.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 May 2026 -
Jack re-enters the cave, finds Desmond, and sacrifices himself by replacing the stone cork, which reignites the light and stabilizes the island.—
Janey Tracey,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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The screen offers suggestions on club choice and where to aim, with an onboard computer displaying a real-time visualization of the course.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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NellaSpec also offers a reusable option for clinical settings that is now in hospitals including the Cleveland Clinic, UC Systems, Kaiser, and Columbia, and the cost is part of the exam, according to the company.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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“Immolates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolates. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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