rites
Example Sentences
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It made up for missed teenage rites of passage — the senior prom, the homecoming dance, the debutante ball — by doubling down on sentimentality.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
Insider detail: Unlike other animated franchises with fixed-time settings, “Toy Story” leaned in to rites of passage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
By the time the 57-year-old reappeared, his family had already begun funeral rites for him.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Today, it’s as though it’s waiting for last rites.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
“We’re going to miss you, Mr. Pignati,” Lorraine said, as though she was giving last rites.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
