Sentence examples for superstition of from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "superstition of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a specific belief or practice that is considered superstitious, often in relation to a particular subject or context.
Example: "The superstition of bad luck associated with breaking a mirror is well-known in many cultures."
Alternatives: "belief in" or "notion of superstition".

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Jinzhen writes a self-criticism for the "feudal superstition" of interpreting his colleagues' dreams, for example.

Emerson's self-absorption extends to his disparagement of the "superstition of traveling".

The episode Witchsmeller Pursuivant, from the first series, dealt with the medieval superstition of witch hunting.

But superstition of matter is detrimental to the central Christian belief of the incarnation.

Judging by this exhibition, the answer seems to be by artfully managing the fear, ignorance and superstition of the faithful.

It was Steingarten's essay that first opened my eyes to the illogic and superstition of my ways.

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Elves are the stuff of superstition, not of belief systems attended by elaborate social strictures, rituals, and theologies.

Most people thought these rumors to be nonsense, the superstitions of the feeble-minded.

I can understand the superstitions of nervous actors, but nervous producers?

The real puzzle is why adults should be so invested in encouraging and protecting the superstitions of children.

It is not that the superstitions of former days are deficient in terrific interest, or even in poetical beauty.

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