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Recent Examples of oblation
To forget or exceed herself takes the form of erotic dissolution and spiritual oblation.
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Saidiya Hartman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2023
His father also contributed to oblation research in 1988.
—Hannah Drown, cleveland, 25 Nov. 2021
If that bond pool does not have enough money to pay for reclamation, then the state has the legal oblation to come up with reclamation plans and find the funds to pay for reclamation, Pizarchik said.
—James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, 3 Mar. 2021
President Obama in 2015 rejected the permit as an oblation to the Paris Climate accords.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2021
But with each rise also comes an eventual fade away — to make room for the next month’s oblation.
—Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, 26 Aug. 2019
Saidiya Hartman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2023
His father also contributed to oblation research in 1988.
—Hannah Drown, cleveland, 25 Nov. 2021
If that bond pool does not have enough money to pay for reclamation, then the state has the legal oblation to come up with reclamation plans and find the funds to pay for reclamation, Pizarchik said.
—James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, 3 Mar. 2021
President Obama in 2015 rejected the permit as an oblation to the Paris Climate accords.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2021
But with each rise also comes an eventual fade away — to make room for the next month’s oblation.
—Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, 26 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblation
Noun
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The memories of our hero’s sacrifice are forgotten no more.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
13 May 2025
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In The Death of Klinghoffer, the title character mildly accepts the mantle of sacrifice against a backdrop of endless violence.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Rather than treating this as an opportunity to innovate or diversify educational offerings that may attract more students, CPS has doubled down on restrictions — hoarding vacant buildings while stifling the very charter schools that could help serve evolving community needs.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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The carrier on Tuesday unveiled a new business class suite called 'Polaris Studio' for the new aircraft, which will have 25% larger seats, caviar service, skincare kits, 27-inch screens and other luxury offerings.—
Shivansh Tiwary,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The coming propitiation looms large — an angel of mercy hovering over this melodrama, even at its most melodramatic.—
Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post,
11 July 2023
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Slavery was upheld in our original Constitution, as a propitiation between Southern states—where the economy thrummed on the backs of human chattel—and the states that had either no use for slavery or were considering its abolition.—
Rich Logis,
The New Republic,
19 Apr. 2023
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Ahead of the summer season when popularity swells for sweeter libations, Deep Eddy vodka, Hornitos tequila, and Chinola liqueur are among the major brands that have launched new pineapple expressions.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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RuPaul's Drag Race's iconic Snatch Game celebrity impersonation challenge can go one of two ways: Romper room f---ery (season 4, season 14) or a masterclass of improv talent that goes down smoother than a libation flavored with citrus.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Oblation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblation. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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