ritual
Example Sentences
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This pattern strongly suggests the bodies were not treated in a ceremonial or ritual way.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
My pregame ritual became a curious thing for Ernie.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Struggling with headaches and insomnia, she found her voice on public television, and created a daily ritual for millions of stay-at-home moms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
"We must keep this ritual alive under all circumstances, even in the current situation and despite the distress we feel," Roya Abhari, 39, told AFP.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
I assume this is a 1st-day ritual and not something we have to go through each morning.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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