anointed

Example Sentences

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His father's second and final term runs until January, 2029 and the Republican president has not yet anointed a successor.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The relationship made it a pariah to many mainstream investors, while OpenAI rocketed ahead after releasing ChatGPT in late 2022, quickly becoming the industry’s anointed winner and attracting a flood of capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

They believe that God speaks directly to and through the NAR’s anointed apostles and prophets about current and sometimes future events.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Reports have swirled in the media that the younger Khamenei has already been anointed by the Assembly of Experts, a grouping of some 88 senior clerics tasked with this responsibility.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

“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