ceremonial
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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
Former astronaut Charlie Duke, who walked on the Moon in 1972 as part of the Apollo 16 mission, gave the ceremonial wakeup call to the crew.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
The Angels celebrated their 2026 home opener on Friday, and the fans booed the ceremonial first pitch.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
The third invitation she accepted was also sports-related: throwing out the ceremonial pitch at a Red Sox game—despite the fact that she grew up rooting for the Yankees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
When he desired to eat, a ceremonial stool was placed in a clearing.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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