rite
Example Sentences
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It is almost a rite of passage for a successful England team to first suffer a chastening Calcutta Cup loss at Murrayfield.
From Barron's
The solemn rite of turning your phone sideways to watch and record video will die.
“I know how you feel, Da, but due rites will be performed to appease the spirit of the river. That is what the government people have promised.”
From Literature
In November, Shepherd received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a milestone she celebrated on her talk show as a “rite of passage.”
From Los Angeles Times
The 272 colorful steps leading to the temple, where rites are performed, drew crowds of visitors alongside worshippers.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
