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The exhibition will include seals of the pharaohs, Egyptian statues, ritual vessels and other examples of Egypt’s cultural influence on Israel.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025 -
Other items include seals of the pharaohs, Egyptian statues and ritual vessels, the authority said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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During the Jewish Passover, the egg takes on many ritualistic roles; the roasted or hard-boiled orb is center stage on the seder plate symbolizing the cycle of life and hopeful beginnings.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Such ritualistic protocols can actually enhance the experience of viewing: Perceiving the specialness of the opportunity, people will give heightened attention.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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To environmental activists, the systematic deconstruction of America’s coal industry was a beautiful thing, a way to meet emissions goals set under the Paris Climate Accords.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For the latter, organizations must invest in their own systematic transformation, covering everything from strategy and operations to communications, to become future-ready brands that are resilient, impactful, responsive and adaptive.—
Piyachart Isarabhakdee,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Williams, 52, is complicated and methodical.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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This methodical approach—breaking down an overwhelming challenge into manageable components—exemplifies one of the core principles of mental toughness.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Formalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalistic. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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