anointed
Example Sentences
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The go-to benchmarks and data providers for stocks and bonds were anointed long ago.
A’zion has heard those predictions before, so she’s wary about being anointed the next big thing.
From Los Angeles Times
Prodigy Will Pucovski had long been anointed as a natural successor, but repeated concussions saw him retire aged just 27 after one Test.
From Barron's
Instead, the feeble man behind the curtain is really just a sad, bent, braggart who spends most of his time redecorating the White House and fantasizing that he’s been anointed king of the world.
From Salon
He anointed Freddie Freeman as his favorite player even though “he’s ruined Brewers history many times.”
From Los Angeles Times
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