superstition

Example Sentences

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"The UK, and Wales in particular, has a long, rich, and sometimes complex history with religious belief, superstition, and tradition, all of which can be experienced during a wedding," Thomas added.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Donatello, the embodiment of an Old World defined more by superstition than piety and by tradition than goodness, lacks the character to withstand Miriam’s inner darkness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Demonstrations forced Ne Win's resignation, but Myanmar's military chain of command continued to Min Aung Hlaing, also rumoured to be motivated by superstition.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

Enter by filling out the form and tell us about your lucky item or whatever superstition or strategy you have to help the Dodgers win.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025

Others build a whole superstition around it, looking for numbers all over the place.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz