as in sacrificing
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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For a niche gadget, sacrificing that space can feel like a major commitment.—
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Danielson would be by far the most intriguing option at 3C, as a former top-10 pick whose ability to transport the puck would add welcome speed to that part of that lineup, without sacrificing smarts or defense.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Caroline Ervin, landscape designer and owner of The Georgetown Garden Shop, told shrubs that produce berries in the fall are especially valuable during migration season, offering essential nutrition to birds in need of high-fat, energy-rich foods.—
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Feller told Al Jazeera that Chinese employers would have to accommodate non-Mandarin speakers by offering English-language positions and improve work-life balance.—
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“Immolating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolating. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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