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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If not, the team sacrifices a timeout.—
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At 51 years old, my mom no longer sacrifices comfort for trends.—
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Blue Bottle offers customers specialty coffee options, including a sweet and creamy New Orleans-style coffee, as well as espresso drinks and cold brew.—
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The garden workspace offers ample room to plant seedlings, mix soil, and organize tools with its flat work surface, drawer, hooks, and shelf.—
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“Immolates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolates. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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