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ritual

[rich-oo-uhl] / ˈrɪtʃ u əl /


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My pregame ritual became a curious thing for Ernie.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

These materials are believed to be the remains of ritual meals and offerings made to the gods.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

During a month of rehearsals before opening night, Mykkanen made exercising and walking through Central Park part of his ritual to escape from the opera's dark themes.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“For the coffee-lover, the intricate ritual of coffee preparation adds fun and pleasure to life,” he argues.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Just after reading time ended, either on weekends or when we got word of trouble, Mother and Grandma would begin the ritual I watched for my entire childhood.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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