anoint

Example Sentences

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The third-placed Pheu Thai party of jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra agreed to join him in a coalition, alongside several smaller parties, and parliament will anoint him on Thursday.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Also helpful would have been more context to explain “It,” as the word has been used since the Jazz Age to anoint certain young women who have mysterious but undeniable charisma.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Nearly four months after the Conservatives went down to their worst defeat in a general election in their history, they are about to anoint a new leader.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2024

Others largely passed on the chance to attack Jack, although Crane suggested that McCarthy is the one trying to anoint Jack, asking voters who should choose their representative.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024

I set aside my weapons and anoint her arm with the burn medicine.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins