immolation
AmericanEtymology
Origin of immolation
1525–35; < Latin immolātiōn- (stem of immolātiō ) offering, sacrifice. See immolate, -ion
Example Sentences
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UnitedHealth Group shares fell more than 50% over the course of a single month in spring 2025, a spectacular immolation for a healthcare behemoth that has operations touching every inch of the sector.
From Barron's
They lived in the state capital, Jaipur, just two hours from the village, but learnt of their son-in-law’s death and their daughter’s immolation from the next day’s newspaper.
From BBC
If West felt chastened by his recent blowback, it didn’t show on the album’s title track, where he alluded to his recent career immolation.
From Los Angeles Times
For many, torching the temple has become the centerpiece of the celebration - a more intimate, spiritual event than the rave party-like immolation of the figure.
From Washington Times
For many, torching the temple has become the centerpiece of the celebration — a more intimate, spiritual event than the rave party-like immolation of the figure.
From Seattle Times
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