rites

Example Sentences

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By the time the 57-year-old reappeared, his family had already begun funeral rites for him.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Today, it’s as though it’s waiting for last rites.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

This year's rites, drawing worshippers from across the Islamic world including Iran, follow waves of Iranian attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbours.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Communities practiced cremation, traditional burials, skull only depositions, and complex multi stage burial rites, sometimes within the same settlements.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Francie, along with the other neighborhood children, went through some of the Election rites without knowing their meaning or reason.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith