Example Sentences

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She was spicy without immolating her targets, respectful without feeling phony or fawning.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025

It can feel both misty and assertive, partly because of the way his effects pedals create something hot and threatening, as if he’s immolating his own notes as soon as they arrive.

From New York Times • Mar. 20, 2018

Yes, Emma Stone, Ms. Miller’s immediate predecessor in the role, was sensational, an immolating fireball of neurosis and vanity.

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2015

And Henry later told us, 'God only knows what His Holiness thought, seeing the American Secretary of Defense immolating himself, and the entire American party applauding the fact.'

From Time • Feb. 4, 2010

He appeared only in the daytime, helping the emperor in addressing supplications to the gods, and in immolating the victims.

From Pagan and Christian Rome by Lanciani, Rodolfo Amedeo