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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Featuring thin ice sheets that slip into the vest, this option keeps you cool without sacrificing mobility or comfort.—
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Smaller case sizes, slimmer profiles, and cleaner displays—seen in pieces such as Lange’s Saxonia Annual Calendar and Vacheron Constantin’s Overseas Self-Winding Ultra-Thin—underscore a growing desire for wearability without sacrificing mechanical depth.—
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Security lines moved smoothly and fans would head toward the concession trucks, offering $11 slices and $7 water.—
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Douglas Fir sleeps up to eight guests, offering two bathrooms and three bedrooms—two of which have queen beds, and one of which is a family suite on the ground floor with a queen bed and two twins.—
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“Immolating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolating. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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