amulet
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This wartime amulet is apotropaic art, attempting to deflect the gamble with death.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
He also provided me with a special anti-shark amulet that I wore on my wrist like a watch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025
Among her souvenirs is an earthenware amulet, a four-tier embossed-aluminum lunch box, and a fish-shaped ceramic vodka serving set.
From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 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
She held up a blue glass Fates amulet she kept around her neck.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
The gift shop overflowed with people buying beaded bracelets and amulets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
In addition to three planes valued at more than $21 million, Anutin's declared assets as of December included two boats, several luxury cars and two-dozen amulets worth about $2.8 million, according to official disclosures.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
One never knew when he might veer into a 20-minute reflection on the Mexican Revolution, or show off the amulets that he believed had protected him from COVID-19.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024
Mr Beer said sometimes this involved the use of amulets known as “taweez”, which can contain written verses of the Koran and can be worn around the neck.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2024
Vendors will peddle amulets for the reverent and give away pouches of throwing rice for the children.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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