talisman

Example Sentences

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“I didn’t quite recognize until they were gone how much I had valued what they meant on kind of a talisman level,” Carter says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

“His relationship with his emperor had become something akin to a talisman to protect himself from criticism, questioning, and political attacks,” Mr. Mauch observes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Having only started two games since November before the tournament because of injury, England's talisman is still getting up to speed.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Thursday's trade deadline passed with Antetokounmpo still on Milwaukee's roster, but the Bucks talisman was again unavailable as he continues to recover from a calf strain.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

John walked down the street beside them, still holding the envelope as though it were a talisman.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry