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ritual

[rich-oo-uhl] / ˈrɪtʃ u əl /


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As for his “green flags,” Seacrest called attention to another morning ritual, specifically his preferred beverage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

There was a time when Spanish football on Sunday evenings became a kind of ritual for coaches across Europe when the Guardiola-led Barcelona were in action.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

My pregame ritual became a curious thing for Ernie.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Bandel came with his entire family to celebrate his grandson's upcoming bar mitzvah, the Jewish coming-of-age ritual.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

As a little kid, one of the first things I ever learned to do with my hands was the ritual of rice—washing it, cooking it.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio




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