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ritual

[rich-oo-uhl] / ˈrɪtʃ u əl /


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Struggling with headaches and insomnia, she found her voice on public television, and created a daily ritual for millions of stay-at-home moms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Researchers now have a rare opportunity to explore Roman religious practices in detail, including temples, offerings, and ritual behavior.

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

The ban comes days before the Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, where people tidy the graves of loved ones and make ritual offerings.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Closing up” was a ritual Dr. Schultz, George and Julie went through each night.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien




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