scepter

Example Sentences

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“A war, a man, a trick — a trick to break the walls of Troy,” Scott’s character says, while banging his scepter for emphasis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

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

Next to Frank, Nico di Angelo raised the scepter of Diocletian.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan