pilgrimage
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In Matthew Kressel’s novel, a woman’s journey across the red planet is a pilgrimage in quest of human connection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
"I wasn't sure that it was going to be open. But when I came over, it was a miracle" said the US-Egyptian businessman, who makes a pilgrimage to Jerusalem from Miami every year.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
It’s almost time to make the annual pilgrimage to the desert for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The theme of "pilgrimage" continues into this afternoon's installation service too, with religious rites performed in locations through the cathedral from its western most to eastern most ends.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
The warm welcomes and instant paternal relationships became an essential component of his cleansing and rebirth as he traveled throughout Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, culminating in his great pilgrimage to Mecca.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
Vocabulary lists containing pilgrimage
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