baton
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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
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
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
“Who else is standing here besides you? Get that baton away from her.”
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
Vocabulary lists containing baton
English Words Derived from French, List 4
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