rite of passage

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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

It was a wistful and exciting moment, a rite of passage for many privileged middle-class parents around this time of year.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 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

Stated positively, they believed that learning is a social activity; learning is a rite of passage into the group.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez