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

Lindblad's so new to the sport that he hasn't even taken part in what's become a rite of passage for F1 drivers – introducing himself to the Drive to Survive cameras.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure will open at the Southern California Railway Museum this summer for guests to experience the Wizarding World rite of passage aboard a real moving train in the Inland Empire.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

That means the messy, bizarre field trips remain a rite of passage for young professionals in an otherwise deskbound field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

I’m still ready for my rite of passage.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy