baton
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Yet when he stands in front of an orchestra, he has a look of wonder in his eyes and a seemingly effortless stick technique, his baton making everything almost naturally and magically fall into place.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
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
Powell’s announcement that he would remain on the Fed’s board as a governor after handing the baton to Warsh next month broke with that precedent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Colombia passed the baton to Tuvalu, a tiny island nation in the Pacific Ocean that will host the next fossil fuel phaseout conference in 2027.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
She tapped her stand three times with her baton.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
Vocabulary lists containing baton
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