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baton

[buh-ton, ba-, bat-n] / bəˈtɒn, bæ-, ˈbæt n /
NOUN
stick used for conducting or for protection
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Yet when he stands in front of an orchestra, he has a look of wonder in his eyes and a seemingly effortless stick technique, his baton making everything almost naturally and magically fall into place.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 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

I was hired by our park district to teach baton twirling to young children in the city parks during the summer months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

If the leadership baton is indeed passing back to the megacaps, the semiconductor rally might be entering an even more powerful and sustainable phase.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

My father is standing to my right and Nation is to my left, holding the certificate rolled up like a baton.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda




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