The rite of passage is an ancient tradition.

She always laughs at my jokes.

He who laughs last laughs best.

The more the merrier!

Making a woman laugh is halfway to winning her over.

A woman who laughs, half in her bed, half in her shoe.

The rite of passage is an important step in many cultures.

The pianist played the passage ritardando to emphasize the emotion of the piece.

The conductor signaled a ritardando so that the musicians would slow down the tempo.

Traditional rites are important for the culture.