baton

Example Sentences

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But it is a fresh sight in governor’s races, after Gov. Jerry Brown served eight years and then seamlessly handed the baton to Newsom for another eight.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Until the U.S. picks up the ban baton, don’t expect profits to take much of a hit.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

“The baton has been passed from print to the traditional web, and now from the traditional web to social,” BuzzFeed founder and CEO Jonah Peretti said at the time.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

If only Adebayo, well respected by peers and fans alike, could’ve taken the baton from his basketball hero while playing regular old basketball.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

“We’re all baton twirlers,” she heard Louisiana say to Martha.

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo