superstitious
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Many of the well-known people who endorse cold-water swimming are professional athletes—people who are, it should be noted, among the most superstitious on earth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Richie is anxious to get back home by 5:15, because Tiffany, who is pregnant, has a superstitious notion that that’s the time she’ll go into labor.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
He said he told him about superstitious routines he would do like talking to the car or always getting in on the left hand side.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
Born and raised in New York, she describes her Sicilian family as very superstitious.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
He was a bit superstitious and thought it was a bad omen.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
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