anointed

Example Sentences

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The Next Warren Buffett Curse,” or the superstition that those anointed with the title are doomed to fall short, might not be real.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

He was succeeded by Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was judicially ousted in turn before parliament anointed Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul in September -- the country's third prime minister in two years.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

The international lists anointed Greece and Boquete, Panama, a small community with a large expat population.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

Diced and seasoned tomato—red, sweet, alive—stacked under finely chopped, lightly cured and anointed scallop and a drizzle of creamy soy dressing.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025

“There are six of them, one to represent each of our gods and goddesses. They have been anointed by this temple, and shall not be harmed.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray