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Its design appears aligned with the solar equinox, suggesting a ritual function.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025 -
The holiday is celebrated with Seders, ritual meals including symbolic foods and readings from the Haggadah.—
Chris Sims,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Maria cites Brazilian performance artist Lydia Clark as an influence as well Felix Gonzalez Torres, the ritualistic healing traditions of Maria’s Cuban Yoriba tradition, and Yoko Ono’s sonic explorations.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The event, held at Cathedral of the Incarnation and led by Nashville Bishop Rev. J. Mark Spalding, was more than a moment of ritualistic remembrance, but a window into the local Catholic populous’ evolving identity.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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In a systematic review of studies, researchers found that active children are more likely to report feelings of well-being.—
Henry Abbott,
The Atlantic,
12 July 2025
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The Risks Of Getting A Coffee Enema The systematic review actually found quite the opposite: nine case reports of adverse events occurring from use of coffee enemas.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Since 2006, actor Michael C. Hall has embodied the methodical killer, with a code for only murdering bad people on Dexter, and the television universe has continued to shock viewers ever since.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Prosecutors were methodical presenting their case, tying the evidence together in a roadmap for the jury.—
Kara Scannell,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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“Formalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalistic. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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