superstition
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The superstition goes that the leader must burn off bad luck, leaving only good fortune for the mission.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Donatello, the embodiment of an Old World defined more by superstition than piety and by tradition than goodness, lacks the character to withstand Miriam’s inner darkness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
According to superstition, each animal has its animal friends and its animal enemies.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
While thoroughly grounded in training and technique as a world champion athlete, there is also superstition and a little bit of music sprinkled in the mix.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
For her, being Catholic isn’t just about religion—it’s about superstition and safekeeping and tradition.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
Vocabulary lists containing superstition
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