superstition

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Also, according to superstition, a person’s own animal year is thought to be a time for guardedness.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

While thoroughly grounded in training and technique as a world champion athlete, there is also superstition and a little bit of music sprinkled in the mix.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

At least one fellow, however, thought the addition represented a surrender to the forces of superstition and irrationality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

Commercialization of spiritual themes walks a fine line, and companies that lean too heavily on superstition may face scrutiny.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

“Let me walk you home from the bus station. Promise me. This seemed like a strange request to me, but I promised he could. “Is this like a superstition or something?”

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan