baton
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However, the anticipated state finals clash was not to be as Calabasas dropped the baton in the Southern Section finals and failed to advance.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
The former Lyon head coach, who picked up the baton left by club legend Emma Hayes, has a reputation and a CV to back up her credentials.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Powell’s announcement that he would remain on the Fed’s board as a governor after handing the baton to Warsh next month broke with that precedent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Allies say Wadagni has been involved in all Talon's security decisions in recent years and chose to hand over the baton to him.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
She bent over Ida Nee, and the baton became a silver rope running through Beverly’s fingers.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
Vocabulary lists containing baton
English Words Derived from French, List 4
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