talisman
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After reluctantly selling talisman Guimaraes to Arsenal, Gonzalez possesses the qualities Newcastle have been looking for in the middle of the park.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 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
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
I added them to my “available and edible” list and clomped on, the plastic compass pressed into my palm now like a toy talisman.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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
Practical choices, but Matthias knew that talismans had their power.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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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