baton
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“Guys, thank you for coming to my midlife crisis,” said Eric André, standing on a podium in front of the Colburn Orchestra in a black tuxedo with tails and wielding a baton.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 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
Allies say Wadagni has been involved in all Talon's security decisions in recent years and chose to hand over the baton to him.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Not just the whole second-place thing, but also the fact that during the girls' 4x800 relay, one team dropped the baton.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
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