ritual
Example Sentences
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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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A Long Walk to Water
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