superstition
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Some of the most common offences were related to religion, superstition and foreign cultural content - including the consumption of K-dramas and K-pop.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
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
Also, according to superstition, a person’s own animal year is thought to be a time for guardedness.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
Among them is avoiding seaweed soup for lunch, as its slippery strands are believed to make students "slip" in the high-stakes test -- a superstition that has long shaped test-day menus.
From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025
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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