immolation

Example Sentences

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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

The news of the immolation rippled through the press corps just as the final members of Trump’s jury — 12 seated jurors and six alternates — were being sworn in.

From Seattle Times

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

In a letter to the Los Angeles Times, a woman defended Beaumont’s immolation from charges of insanity with words that could have been written today about Aaron Bushnell’s sacrifice:

From Salon

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