superstition
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“I put my hand on my lid, I look down, and I close my eyes,” Cervantes said of his superstition.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
She has tentatively started another novel but has "a superstition talking about things that I haven't finished yet".
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Some of the most common offences were related to religion, superstition and foreign cultural content - including the consumption of K-dramas and K-pop.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
The Next Warren Buffett Curse,” or the superstition that those anointed with the title are doomed to fall short, might not be real.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
He knew others laughed at Fjerdan superstition, but he trusted his gut.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
They added that they would organise programmes in rural areas to raise awareness against superstitions.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
Even after Mr. Newman has done his best to demystify the creative life, he may not convince everyone to reject their rituals and superstitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
He went on to express the superstitions some officers have about tackling rogue herbalists: "I will not go and provoke situations. I know that they have their own powers that are beyond my knowledge."
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2025
Sonoda’s superstitions when Yamamoto pitches are only part of the story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
But there are also appalling superstitions and deadly ethical ambiguities.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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