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ritual

[rich-oo-uhl] / ˈrɪtʃ u əl /


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Maybe it’s simply the annual ritual of wrestling your air conditioner out of storage.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The now-nightly ritual died down an inning after it started.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Especially at advanced ages, you must have a skin ritual.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Of the spinning ritual, which was popular among Milanese in the 19th Century, Galli told AFP news agency: "It's probably a charming gesture, but also quite damaging for a work of art."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Menstruation was not something that Ophie looked forward to; she understood the monthly ritual of bleeding but was rather happy not to have one more hassle in her life.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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