superstition
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“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
We’ll all find out together if, with the original stock market superstition, life actually imitates art.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
"The UK, and Wales in particular, has a long, rich, and sometimes complex history with religious belief, superstition, and tradition, all of which can be experienced during a wedding," Thomas added.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
But then, much later, another rather curious idea arose, an assault by mysticism and superstition into what had been largely an empirical science.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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
Sonoda’s superstitions when Yamamoto pitches are only part of the story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
Like any seasoned football fan, Alex has, over the years, developed a few superstitions that will be in play on Sunday ahead of the match.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2025
In response, villagers clung to ancient superstitions to save rescued children.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2025
“Fears that townsfolk don’t appreciate. Every place has its little superstitions, and everyone laughs at what the folk across the river think.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Vocabulary lists containing superstition
Friday the 13th
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