amulet

Example Sentences

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Tom quickly learns that his granny is the guardian of the Phoenix, a powerful amulet which, in the right hands, maintains the good in the universe, but in the wrong hands will destroy humanity.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2024

Each depicts a man, cloaked in a robe, with an amulet around his neck.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2023

Mr Marshall said there was no evidence of wear on the comb teeth, suggesting it was never used as a functional item but the circular hole may have meant it was worm as an amulet.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2023

Take his ancient Sumerian amulet part that, when paired with a sister piece lost in the 14th century spice trade, offers a key clue to the location of a bracelet giving its wearer unlimited power.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2023

Seven’s amulet spun wildly, and she closed her eyes, begging one final time for the thing she’d begged for whenever she thought of this night: Please let it turn purple.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega