rite of passage

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Besides, being broke and having to pinch pennies in college is a rite of passage, right?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

It is a status symbol, rite of passage and phantom limb wrapped into one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

"It's almost a rite of passage before they ditch you and go and have more fun with their friends," he jokes.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 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