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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Vank’s catcher, Northeastern Junior College sophomore Brayden Stufft, says the sacrifices the pitcher is making to come play ball thousands of miles from home — leaving behind family and friends in the process — is apparent.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Here we’re offered what's sure to be a fascinating glimpse into the complex lives and loves of cosmonauts, scientists, engineers, researchers, intelligence leaders, and espionage agents working within the Soviet space program and their sacrifices made for the benefit of Earth.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Immolations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolations. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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