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ritual

[rich-oo-uhl] / ˈrɪtʃ u əl /


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Ritual, as mentioned, which in baseball includes the national anthem, first pitch, seventh-inning stretch, etc.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Ritual that burdens most those least equipped to perform it.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2025

"The Ritual" does not identify Anna by that pseudonym, of course.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2025

Among the many activities that day will be a Rage Ritual, during which participants collectively scream and thrash around enormous sticks as Magik guides them in releasing pent-up emotions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2025

“Yes, sir,” lied Holly, all too aware that Root would suspend her immediately if he knew she’d neglected the Ritual.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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