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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American families who want a convenient holiday without sacrificing taste or style, more than a few trendsetters who enjoy poolside dancing.—
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Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026 -
Councilmember Mai Vang was against sacrificing the ambassadors and again advocated to cut some long-vacant police department positions which could free up millions of dollars in the budget.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The vineyard is currently leased to a local winemaker, offering a hands-off approach to production, though the resulting vintages can be stored in the home’s custom wine cellar, which accommodates up to 1,880 bottles.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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“Immolating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolating. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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