talisman
Example Sentences
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"The man for the big occasion," added former Scotland talisman McFadden.
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Scotland's talisman seemed to stop the bleeding with a penalty from the tee, but the wind was soon back in the Argentine sails as Rubiolo went over under the posts.
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She padlocks the gate when she returns and buries witchy talismans around the property to ward off intruders.
Even in such low-key surroundings, he re-affirmed his position as England's talisman.
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To have that in your squad especially when you've got a young squad, and everyone believes in him, he's a talisman.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.