rites

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Ceremonies are taking place in Iraq on Wednesday, with the final rites and burial set for Mashhad in north-east Iran on Thursday.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Insider detail: Unlike other animated franchises with fixed-time settings, “Toy Story” leaned in to rites of passage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 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

“If we should wed by Westerosi rites ...” “The gods of Ghis would deem it no true union.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin