as in sacrifices
something offered to atone
She made an offering as propitiation for her sins.
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Teaching people about the risks and sacrifices made by people during wartime, challenging assumptions about history, and bringing to light the stories that aren't widely known — especially those of Black and Indigenous people, women, and ethnic groups.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
4 May 2026 -
But true patriarchy is a two-way street, and twenty-first century men want to reap all the benefits of that system without making any of the sacrifices.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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The elevated offerings build on the rollout of the upscale Delta One lounges at LAX and JFK in 2024.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Beyond sandwiches, other offerings include tiramisu, meat and cheese boards, and drinks like aperol spritz.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Propitiations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propitiations. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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