rite of passage

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A rite of passage to a career on Wall Street, working as a young investment banker has seen many of its vaunted perks scaled back over the years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Lindblad's so new to the sport that he hasn't even taken part in what's become a rite of passage for F1 drivers – introducing himself to the Drive to Survive cameras.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure will open at the Southern California Railway Museum this summer for guests to experience the Wizarding World rite of passage aboard a real moving train in the Inland Empire.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The 40-day mourning period following a death is an important rite of passage for Muslims.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

It was not just a privilege, but also a rite of passage simply to be invited to the ranch, so I dug deeply and did everything the coaches asked.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles