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talisman

[tal-is-muhn, -iz-] / ˈtæl ɪs mən, -ɪz- /


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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

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

Captain Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his knee in round four against Ireland but Fabien Galthie's side got over the line without their talisman.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 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




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