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pilgrimage

[pil-gruh-mij] / ˈpɪl grə mɪdʒ /


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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

The US Embassy in Riyadh urged American citizens in a post on X to reconsider travelling to Saudi Arabia to take part in the Hajj pilgrimage next month due to security concerns.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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

In June 1877, he and Emma, along with Frank, Bernard, and the baby’s nursemaid, made a pilgrimage to the great prehistoric monument Stonehenge.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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