amulet

He also provided me with a special anti-shark amulet that I wore on my wrist like a watch.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025

Among her souvenirs is an earthenware amulet, a four-tier embossed-aluminum lunch box, and a fish-shaped ceramic vodka serving set.

From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2023

Mr Marshall said there was no evidence of wear on the comb teeth, suggesting it was never used as a functional item but the circular hole may have meant it was worm as an amulet.

From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2023

Take his ancient Sumerian amulet part that, when paired with a sister piece lost in the 14th century spice trade, offers a key clue to the location of a bracelet giving its wearer unlimited power.

From Slate ● Jan. 13, 2023

And then she saw how he hooked his amulet neck-string about the horn handle of his great knife, so that it hung down in front of him and left both hands free.

From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck

In addition to three planes valued at more than $21 million, Anutin's declared assets as of December included two boats, several luxury cars and two-dozen amulets worth about $2.8 million, according to official disclosures.

From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026

Again, many other jihadists reject the use of amulets, believing them to be contrary to the teachings of Islam.

From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2024

One never knew when he might veer into a 20-minute reflection on the Mexican Revolution, or show off the amulets that he believed had protected him from COVID-19.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024

Having tried to live their lives according to their values as Catholics, artists or patriots, as the case may be, they are finally learning that values are not amulets against disaster.

From New York Times ● Jun. 5, 2023

Gone, too, were various procedures which might be suspected of being magical, including a lengthy discussion of amulets.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton