rite of passage

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Succinctly describe a time, place and activity that affected you: a rite of passage, a pivotal career move, a tragedy or unexpected turn of events.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Growing up, kids going to concerts was a rite of passage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 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

That means the messy, bizarre field trips remain a rite of passage for young professionals in an otherwise deskbound field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

I’ll be the youngest person on the Ranch to go through the rite of passage, and it’s like people are starting to actually see me now.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy