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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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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

"Ternus is not going to take over the CEO baton with a treadmill approach in our view and this is a good thing."

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Malik and Cox, now in their 50s, said it’s time to pass the baton.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Raymie closed her eyes and saw Louisiana writing the words “The Flying Elefantes” in the air with her baton.

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo




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