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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  • But 61 years later, and as the country approaches its 250th anniversary this weekend, those sacrifices are in question.
    Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • This level can improve portfolio diversification without significant sacrifices to long-term returns.
    Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 26 June 2026
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“Immolations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolations. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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