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The funeral was marked by the ritual sacrifice of two horses as part of the marapu rite, which most inhabitants of Sumba still follow, whether Christian or Muslim.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Visiting Israel has been a bipartisan rite for members of Congress for decades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
A rite of passage for initial public offerings is the closing-deal party, typically held at a Manhattan stalwart such as Cipriani.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
His wife had started to offer last rite prayers for his soul, she told AFP.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
He says dont get discouriged Charlie because it takes a long time and it happins slow and you cant notise it rite away.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
It made up for missed teenage rites of passage — the senior prom, the homecoming dance, the debutante ball — by doubling down on sentimentality.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
The Patel family waited another month before they could cremate her remains, postponing Ashok's last rites so they could be done together.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
Today, it’s as though it’s waiting for last rites.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
This year's rites, drawing Muslim worshippers from across the world, including Iran, follow waves of Iranian attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbours.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
With the singing of this song the trip began, tradition was paid its due homage, the rites of odyssey fulfilled.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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