Example Sentences

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I saw she was really convinced that she was immolating herself on the altar of filial obedience.

From The Life Everlasting; a reality of romance by Corelli, Marie

She was immolating herself just now, as was everybody else in the suburban town, on the altar of the Clifford-Jordan bridal party.

From The Brown Study by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)

That he was immolating Ruth on the altar of his conscience never broke in upon his thought for consideration.

From The Ragged Edge by MacGrath, Harold

When one of the consuls was immolating the first victim, the head of the liver was wanting.

From The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 by Livius, Titus