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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Bundling up without sacrificing style is an art form.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026 -
This is one of sumo’s many techniques that involve sacrificing sure footing in an attempt to get one’s opponent to the ground first—sometimes just a fraction of a second earlier than oneself, which is exactly what happened in this case, as both men fell from the ring in near unison.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Trevilla said that in another part of Jalisco, soldiers killed another high-ranking cartel member accused of orchestrating violence by offering hit men more than $1,000 for every soldier killed.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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For those who want to eat well without spending a fortune, here’s a selection of restaurants newly awarded a Bib Gourmand (given to establishments offering excellent, good-value cooking) in the 2026 Michelin Guide.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Immolating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolating. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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