immolates

verb

present tense third-person singular of immolate
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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  1. sacrifices
  2. offers
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  • Need an inclusive dish that sacrifices no flavor?
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
  • In the series finale, which premiered on New Year’s Eve as a stand-alone episode, Eleven sacrifices herself to save the world.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 10 June 2026
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  • Amazon sales data from Market Defense tracked in early July over the previous 12 months offers a snapshot of brands gaining traction among parents shopping for babies and children.
    — Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For ships that did not book a slot in advance, the Canal Authority typically offers three-to-five daily slots for auction.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of offers
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