talismanic
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Instead, it was England’s own talismanic leader, a 23-year-old dynamo named Jude Bellingham, who saved his country’s World Cup from embarrassment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Given the talismanic power the word “democracy” has to modern ears, it is worth reminding ourselves that the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
The talismanic striker converted in Budapest and expertly dispatched another for the opener in Prague despite a lengthy wait for the home side's protestations to subside.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
However Canada were given a major blow pre-match with the absence of talismanic captain Sidney Crosby.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
For reference, there was his talismanic Lipnitsky on which to rely, and the latest edition of Modern Chess Openings, which had thousands of games and variations.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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