Example Sentences

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They just want to see their champion ritualistically humiliate their opponent and the opponent’s ideology.

From Slate • Sep. 16, 2025

The archaeologists’ findings lead them to conclude that the naledi, who may have existed as far back as 335,000 years ago, ritualistically buried their dead, which was previously unheard-of for such an ancient species.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2023

Caviar need not cost a fortune nor be served ritualistically to be enjoyed.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2021

That can include women who travel or have otherwise unpredictable schedules, or women who cannot ritualistically take their temperatures before doing anything else in the morning.

From Washington Post • Aug. 14, 2018

“Does any master oppose this action?” the Chancellor asked ritualistically as I looked down at my feet.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss