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superstition
noun as in belief in sign of things to come
Strong matches
Weak matches
Example Sentences
He went on to express the superstitions some officers have about tackling rogue herbalists: "I will not go and provoke situations. I know that they have their own powers that are beyond my knowledge."
Among them is avoiding seaweed soup for lunch, as its slippery strands are believed to make students "slip" in the high-stakes test -- a superstition that has long shaped test-day menus.
Commercialization of spiritual themes walks a fine line, and companies that lean too heavily on superstition may face scrutiny.
Dodgers fans from Los Angeles as well as supporters from across the U.S. share their lucky rituals and superstitions they believe propel the team to victory.
In a note replying to The Times after we asked fans about the superstitions they observed to help the Dodgers win, Chavarin said that his pet was a key player for the Boys in Blue.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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