as in sacrifices
something offered to atone
She made an offering as propitiation for her sins.
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Noun
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And the government’s insistence that Iranians must make sacrifices for distant causes breeds resentment rather than unity.—
Kamran Talattof,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026 -
These firefighters gave their lives years after answering the call, yet their sacrifices were no less profound.—
Victor Stagnaro,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The city is known for its wine and beer offerings.—
Scott McIntosh,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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In this role, Gutterman will work on end-to-end technology strategy and execution for the way Next League should manage and evolve its core offerings and position in the marketplace.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Propitiations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propitiations. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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