talisman
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Pocognoli needs more from the Tartan Army talisman as he hurtles towards a century of caps - he's on 91.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
In the city of Stokes' greatest miracle, the home side must plot a future without a captain, all-rounder and talisman, starting against Pakistan on Wednesday.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Gianni: The right-back is the closest player Spurs have to a clear talisman.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
My creation resembled a bulky hamantaschen more than a talisman for a life-changing epiphany.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
If only she had worn a talisman to insure her long life.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
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
It’s in the talismans that we arrange within our homes — including our house keys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2024
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
Iridescent oils are displayed with amulets, talismans, incense.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
Vocabulary lists containing talisman
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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Lord of the Flies
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"The Monkey's Paw," Vocabulary from the short story
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