ritual
Example Sentences
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Shiites hold their most sacred and emotionally charged annual ritual — Ashura — to commemorate Hussein’s death, honoring him as a galvanizing symbol of the fight against oppression.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
They're not the only band to have pre-show ritual – but there's a special message behind XG's chant.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Sign of the time: Before leaving home, Andy hands off his toys to a young girl, Bonnie, and the ritual of play continues.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
Elon Musk’s trusted lieutenant has a ritual for launch days and put a Starlink on the roof of her car.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
It was a little ritual the Richardson kids had developed over the past few years, one of the few times they agreed on anything.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
Vocabulary lists containing ritual
A Long Walk to Water
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The Diary of Anne Frank
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