as in offering
something offered to a god
the herders selected their best lamb as a sacrifice in order to receive blessings from their god
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Lupita Nyong’o made a sacrifice early in her career.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
The conclusion of the WandaVision spinoff included a unprecedented scene between Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha and Aubrey Plaza’s Rio when the two shared a passionate on-screen kiss during a pivotal moment, with Agatha sacrificing herself to save William Kaplan/Billy Maximoff (Joe Locke).
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
This represents a significant sacrifice for these caregivers, especially considering that 42% have already had to postpone their retirement plans.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Lupita Nyong’o made a sacrifice early in her career.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
Choosing to live in a tiny home doesn’t have to mean sacrificing all luxury.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
The conclusion of the WandaVision spinoff included a unprecedented scene between Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha and Aubrey Plaza’s Rio when the two shared a passionate on-screen kiss during a pivotal moment, with Agatha sacrificing herself to save William Kaplan/Billy Maximoff (Joe Locke).
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Luxury items are also part of the store’s offerings.Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lopez also has two body care offerings, the Holiday Body Kickstarter Set (below) and The Ultimate Body Kit, to get fans to also focus on their skin from the neck down.Jackie Fields, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
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This peppermint mousse version offers a holiday twist on the Dark Lord of the Sith favorite.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Harris refused to accept any responsibility – or to offer even the outline of a genuine plan to keep inflation rates low.Richard Stacy, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2024
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The move drew immediate condemnation from the abuse victims and their attorneys, whose lawsuits were effectively paused while a bankruptcy judge reviewed the church’s finances and assets.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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When asked if the injuries appeared to have come from the victim’s own hunting party or another hunter, Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting responded that more information would be released after the weekend.Matt Henson, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrifice. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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