ceremonially
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Lately, I’ve been wondering if the basket of free chips and salsa — dropped almost ceremonially onto the table before anyone has ordered a thing — might eventually join them.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
Last week in Washington, the Chinese leader again showed the world how much he relies on his glamorous wife—and not just ceremonially.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The deal is already inked, but Vance and Iranian officials are scheduled to ceremonially sign it in Geneva on Friday.
From Slate ● Jun. 15, 2026
Tradition dictates that an MP is ceremonially held "hostage" in the palace to ensure the king's safe return.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
Once a year everything touched by the Inka—clothing, garbage, bedding, saliva—was ceremonially burned.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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