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superstition

[soo-per-stish-uhn] / ˌsu pərˈstɪʃ ən /
NOUN
belief in sign of things to come
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While thoroughly grounded in training and technique as a world champion athlete, there is also superstition and a little bit of music sprinkled in the mix.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

At least one fellow, however, thought the addition represented a surrender to the forces of superstition and irrationality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 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

It’s a by-product of the famous superstition about splitting an infinitive.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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