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propitiations

noun

plural of propitiation

as in sacrifices

something offered to atone She made an offering as propitiation for her sins.

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Instead, showrunner Meg Marinis opted for a corporate outsider, using Norton’s appointment to reflect the stark financial sacrifices modern hospitals must make just to keep their doors open to the general public.

— Max Gao, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
On the one hand, there are the flow-state breakthroughs, the gratification of acclaim, the rush of connecting with an audience; on the other, the brutal sacrifices of time, money, and stability.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026

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The partnership grew from the NFL’s local merchandise collaboration initiative intended to add diversity to team products with highly localized offerings, the Chiefs said in announcing the collection.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
But for boards, sponsors and management teams, the more important question is not whether these blockbuster offerings can attract investor demand.

— Jeff Jacobs, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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