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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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By the time Messi was 21, with Ronaldinho fading and the baton passing, then Barca manager Frank Rijkaard was clear about what the team needed from him.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

“At some point, semis will likely need a breather—and investors are hoping megacap tech earnings can help carry the baton when they do.”

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

I feel the baton in my hand, but Natalie’s not letting go and the baton is hobbling.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée




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