baton
Example Sentences
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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
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
And while the parliament's veterans pass the baton, surprisingly young departures highlight the pressures of modern political life.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Iger initially passed the CEO baton to Bob Chapek in February 2020.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
She was learning how to twirl a baton.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
Vocabulary lists containing baton
English Words Derived from French, List 4
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Patina
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