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tradition

[truh-dish-uhn] / trəˈdɪʃ ən /


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Scotland fans also introduced Americans to the tradition of putting traffic cones on statues.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

“Walking in the building, first thing you notice is the rich tradition of the people that have been here before you,” Carr said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

As Europe's heatwave leaves millions sweltering in poorly insulated apartments, schools and retirement homes, more French people are breaking with tradition to turn to air conditioning.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Gen Z hires across industries are forgoing the tradition of dressing formally on day one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

“An Estrie is a night owl. In our tradition, she is a woman who can become one, who, like a vampire, feeds on blood to survive.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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