immolations

plural of immolation
as in sacrifices
something offered to a god the blood-drenched immolations that the ancient Aztecs annually offered by the thousands

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sacrifices
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  • Researchers looked at whether sacrifices are made to move toward something positive like love and connection or to move away from something negative like conflict or guilt.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Winocour hopes the film will give audiences a glimpse of the shadow workers whose hard work and sacrifices power the luxury industry.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Immolations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolations. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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