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ritual

[rich-oo-uhl] / ˈrɪtʃ u əl /


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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

They seem to enjoy the riddle, the ritual of digging themselves out of self-inflicted trouble—the crowd roaring back to life, the panicked look in their opponents’ eyes as they grind down another double-digit lead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The now-nightly ritual died down an inning after it started.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Preparing and drinking coffee is an important daily ritual in Ethiopia with members of the community, mainly women, coming together to take part in a traditional ceremony.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“If your bond is not pure, the ritual won’t work,” Ama answers.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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