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Spawning not one but two soundtrack releases, the film had the air of a cultural phenomenon about it and anointed Anderson as a generational talent, earning him his first Academy Award nomination for the screenplay.

Or, as some believe the Labour rulebook permits, could the cabinet designate an interim deputy leader from among their number who would, in time, be anointed permanently?

Even as some appear ready to anoint her, others are ready for a generational change.

He is Riley’s personal project, having been anointed the starter without offseason competition from the portal.

Can’t we just enjoy all their greatness as part of Dodgers history without anointing one greater than another?