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ritual

[rich-oo-uhl] / ˈrɪtʃ u əl /


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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

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

“For the coffee-lover, the intricate ritual of coffee preparation adds fun and pleasure to life,” he argues.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 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

Baba smiles and mutes the volume, then begins the familiar ritual of tea making.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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