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Noun
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Their sacrifices and bravery were foundational to the nation’s independence, and acknowledging their stories ensures a more inclusive and accurate portrayal of American history.—
Will Minter,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025 -
Their small sacrifices have given Weil a thundering fundraising lead: nearly $10 million and counting, to Fine’s roughly $1 million (various sources report different figures) more than half of which appears to be his own money.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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Frida’s upcoming offering is apparently not the type of April Fool’s Day ploy that many brands have resorted to in recent years to create social media hype around their products.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Disney has been cutting back on adult, late-night offerings, however, dating back to the 2008 closure of the Pleasure Island cluster of bars and clubs at what was then called Downtown Disney.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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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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Whether attendees were there to kick up their cowboy boots, celebrate Latin cultures, or dance to melodic beats, there was libation for every occasion.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2025
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And that has a knock-on effect to my favorite libation!—
Richard Howells,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Oblation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblation. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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