as in ritual
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Denis spent part of her youth in Cameroon, where her father, a colonial administrator, disapproved of colleagues who decorated their homes with ritual masks.Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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After a slow burn intro, the ritual commences, summoning an otherworldly spirit that appears to have some kind of connection or fixation on Amy, who is ripped from the library’s darkness into the bright light.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
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The ritualistic nature of makeup or skincare routines, mindfulness meditations, and prioritizing nutrition and rest are all ways to feed into ourselves during trying times.Essence, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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Though writing remained a ritualistic practice, and its mechanisms sometimes mystical, the desk no longer doubled as an altar at which the author worshiped.Alison Habens, JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2024
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Challengers assume these errors are not routine discrepancies but evidence of systematic voter fraud and a shadowy plot to foil the presidential election.Caroline Haskins, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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According to one systematic review, breathing exercises can help people with asthma improve their quality of life, lung function, and hyperventilation symptoms.11 Are There Any Downsides to Deep Breathing?Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Companies such as Toyota and Ford took a methodical approach to their transition toward hybrid and electric vehicles.Georgia Godfrey, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Overall, the report found that consumers are engaging in holiday shopping with a very methodical approach this year.Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Formalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalistic. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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