anointed
Example Sentences
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The go-to benchmarks and data providers for stocks and bonds were anointed long ago.
He remains, for the moment, the favorite for the Republican presidential nomination and, if so anointed, stands at least a decent chance of reclaiming the White House in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times
People continue to seek out her presence and her political blessing, including Bonnie Crombie, whom she endorsed — some say anointed — to take her place as mayor.
From Seattle Times
On “Call Me If You Get Lost,” Tyler anointed himself “Tyler Baudelaire,” after Charles Baudelaire, and it’s a surprisingly fitting moniker.
From Washington Post
Kim’s health is the focus of keen outside attention as the 37-year-old leader hasn’t publicly anointed a successor who would take control of North Korea’s advancing nuclear arsenal targeting Asian rivals and the American homeland.
From Seattle Times
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