as in sacrifices
to give up as an offering to a god
a ceremony in which they immolated their cherished possessions so that the gods would send rain
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That sacrifices a certain sense of community but emphasizes the musical’s solos.—
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Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson, a father or three, sacrifices a lot of family time in his role.—
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31 Mar. 2026
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That arrangement will stay in place until the judge offers his recommendation on parent time on or before May 11.—
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1 May 2026
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Nintendo’s latest console offers access to some of the most popular video game franchises, including Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon.—
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“Immolates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolates. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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