baton
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Shankar Mahadevan, one of Bollywood's greatest vocalists, and actress Rashmika Mandanna are set to take to the stage as the baton is passed over.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
While the duo set the trail ablaze, they have passed the baton to a trio of coaches — Inouye-Perez, Walker and Fernandez, who have spent a combined 72 years in Westwood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
The epic journey concluded with a 40-day trip across Scotland involving 4,000 baton bearers.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Divergence can be the hallmark of a rally when a new industry has taken the market baton, but also a preview of broader market trouble.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
She stood up and stretched, and then she bent down and picked up her baton.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
The son of a Nasa Indigenous guerrilla and an Afro‑Colombian police officer, his protection is a phalanx of some 30 Indigenous Guards, some barely out of their teens and armed with little more than batons.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
Little is made of Goering’s outrageous personal style: the power-blue Reichsmarschall’s uniform, the fur-lined capes, the diamond encrusted badges and batons, the face makeup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
Sixty years ago, marchers in Selma faced tear gas and batons so that we might inherit a fuller democracy.
From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2025
Before dawn Tuesday, more than 100 law enforcement officers in riot gear marched into the quad of Cal Poly Humboldt, clutching guns and batons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
Coach picked up the two batons from the track, and wiped them down.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
Vocabulary lists containing baton
English Words Derived from French, List 4
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Prisoner B-3087
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Patina
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
