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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  • The logic here is highly questionable — dying for your queen and dying by her hand are not equivalent sacrifices — but let’s blame Lorent’s lapse in judgment on the chaos of the moment.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • Dining out or ordering takeout topped the list of sacrifices, followed by nights out, shopping for new clothes, daily coffee runs and even gym memberships.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
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“Immolations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolations. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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