superstition
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After that elimination, Chandler developed a superstition of never again giving pre-match interviews - as the last time he did so was before the 4-0 defeat.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Misinformation and in some cases superstition are playing a role, and health workers’ attention is turning to how to combat false news.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
“I put my hand on my lid, I look down, and I close my eyes,” Cervantes said of his superstition.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
In the Congo, deep distrust and superstition are impeding efforts to contain Ebola.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
In school the science teacher had explained what superstition was, and then held the science textbook up for the class to see the true source of explanations.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
Even after Mr. Newman has done his best to demystify the creative life, he may not convince everyone to reject their rituals and superstitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
Dodgers fans from Los Angeles as well as supporters from across the U.S. share their lucky rituals and superstitions they believe propel the team to victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025
The most telling of all the squad's superstitions is that of captain Zoe Aldcroft.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2025
In response, villagers clung to ancient superstitions to save rescued children.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2025
That was one of my father’s idiosyncrasies, or superstitions.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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