as in ritual
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Based on these finds, the team identified the chamber as the site of an ancient Roman sanctuary used for ritual purposes about 1,900 years ago, the university said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025 -
Others are standing outside but paying ritual tribute.—
Scott Rosenberg,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Alternatively, the site might have had ceremonial or ritualistic significance.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Feb. 2025
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Bathing is not the same as hygiene Hygiene is done to prevent the transmission of infectious disease, said Hamblin, while cleansing is more personal and ritualistic.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 studies on cold-water immersion.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
8 Feb. 2025
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The risk of runway incursions demands immediate attention and systematic intervention.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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And both ended up with Dallas, a franchise known for its patience and methodical approach to roster building.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2025
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The stylistic fit doesn’t make a ton of sense, as Griner’s pace is more methodical than what the Dream should be aiming for.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Formalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalistic. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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