amulet

Example Sentences

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Tom quickly learns that his granny is the guardian of the Phoenix, a powerful amulet which, in the right hands, maintains the good in the universe, but in the wrong hands will destroy humanity.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2024

Each depicts a man, cloaked in a robe, with an amulet around his neck.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 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

Fox wouldn’t stop touching her amulet, and Talis wouldn’t stop making bad jokes, which was what they always did when they were panicking but didn’t want Seven to know.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega