superstitious
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Born and raised in New York, she describes her Sicilian family as very superstitious.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
The pressure is so great that some superstitious students avoid washing their hair or trimming their nails as the single exam day every November approaches—fearful knowledge might slip away.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
With unreliable mobile service, no wi-fi and a deeply superstitious population that does not respect him, Loftis is determined to bring in tourists and secure a better life for his teenage son.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
Many hotels, residential buildings and offices will skip the 13th floor due to the superstitious belief that the number is bad luck.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025
Father of course says this is superstitious and oversimplifying matters.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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