tradition

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Claiming Marie Byrd Land would continue that tradition at no financial cost to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

As is tradition, he wore his green jacket as he spoke to reporters from the dais in the media auditorium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Hundreds of people have put their strength to the test in a quirky West Yorkshire Easter tradition.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Primarily a sculptor and printmaker, Catlett worked in the social realist tradition and her work often celebrates the dignity of Black and brown working people, especially women.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

A long tradition of using scales in particular ways has trained listeners to expect certain things from a piece of music.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones