as in sacrifices
something offered to atone
She made an offering as propitiation for her sins.
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In some cases, this led to short-term sacrifices, but leadership accepted these trade-offs to build consumer trust.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026 -
In a statement issued through his spokesperson to Fox News Digital, Harry underscored NATO’s response to 9/11 — and the sacrifices made by allied forces.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The mayor called on churches, organizations and the community as a whole to come forward with resources and offerings to the unhoused once the LRC closes.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, many longevity offerings have come at a hefty cost, such as Attia’s Biograph clinic, which starts at around $7,500 per year.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Propitiations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propitiations. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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