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Adjective
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Archaeologists don’t know the purpose of these tiny artifacts but generally link them to ritual ceremonies.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025 -
The objective feels different — ritual exposure, the kind of public flagellation conspiracy theorists insist Hollywood elites must endure for continued relevance.—
Oliver Bateman,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Examining the real reasons for this is less fun—and, for many, less profitable—than imagining that Hollywood is a front for ritualistic sadism.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2025
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As Zephyr plots her escape before becoming part of Tucker’s ritualistic shark feeding, her love interest Moses (Josh Heuston) is drawn into the chaos.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The white minority in South Africa established and perpetuated a culture of apartheid in South Africa for over 40 years until the early 1990s, resulting in systematic oppression, political domination, segregation and discrimination against the predominantly Black population.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 May 2025
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In a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers examined whether strength training or aerobic exercise was better for migraines.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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Since then, Snell has been on a more methodical throwing plan.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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This shift favors methodical action, not impulsive chaos.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 May 2025
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“Formalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalistic. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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