scepter
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It holds a serpent scepter evoking the crack of lightning on one side, and a tiny water jug on the other.
From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2023
Charles was presented with a scepter, sword of state and the crown first worn at a coronation by Mary Queen of Scots in 1543.
From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2023
On Saturday, the scepter will be handed to Charles as a symbol of his temporal power.
From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023
So much to keep straight: The scepter with cross paradoxically stands for secular authority under God.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2023
Surrounded by a crescent of basketed strawberries, she received her crown with a bowed head from Amity Harbor’s mayor, who wore a red sash from shoulder to waist and carried a decorated scepter.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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