talisman
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Social media whispers suggested talisman and fan favourite Cammy Devlin was on the cusp of signing a new contract in Gorgie.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Fleetwood remains relatable to the locals despite being a PGA Tour winner, a European Ryder Cup talisman and one of the best current players never to have won a major.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
And Kylian Mbappé, France’s do-it-all talisman, never found room to operate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Church authorities note the baby Jesus isn’t presented as a talisman, but as Christ who also accompanies his people in cultural expressions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
“The elders have seen it. I have seen it. If you do not succeed, a terrible war will follow. This talisman will provide aid when you need it.”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
She padlocks the gate when she returns and buries witchy talismans around the property to ward off intruders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
Jewelry sellers livestreaming on Taobao report surging sales of crystal bracelets and talismans, products that blend fashion with mysticism.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2025
They were also revered as talismans that warded off evil spirits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2025
Harvey vividly renders the practical and emotional details of life in space, from the cargo cubes that contain trash to the talismans and images each astronaut has brought on board.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
And it even talked about how magic squares were used as talismans to protect you from harm.
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
Vocabulary lists containing talisman
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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"The Monkey's Paw," Vocabulary from the short story
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