rite of passage
Example Sentences
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It was a wistful and exciting moment, a rite of passage for many privileged middle-class parents around this time of year.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
In the 1970s and 1980s, teen employment routinely topped 50%, as bagging groceries, flipping burgers and lifeguarding were considered a rite of passage for young Americans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Succinctly describe a time, place and activity that affected you: a rite of passage, a pivotal career move, a tragedy or unexpected turn of events.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
This summer, Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure will open at the Southern California Railway Museum for guests to experience the Wizarding World rite of passage aboard a real moving train in the Inland Empire.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
No one accompanies him on this legal rite of passage, and when he steps out of the room no one is waiting to commemorate the moment with flowers and Polaroid snap-shots and balloons.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
