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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

At Al-Aqsa, Islam's third holiest site which was closed during most of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan this year, thousands of worshippers performed the ritual dawn prayer under a heavy police presence.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Their fast-paced lives have given rise to a beloved family ritual: Korean taco night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

It was a ritual as serious as the morning prayers of a missionary, and one which I took pains to finish well before Caroline could be expected to wake up.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson




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