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baton

[buh-ton, ba-, bat-n] / bəˈtɒn, bæ-, ˈbæt n /
NOUN
stick used for conducting or for protection
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I was hired by our park district to teach baton twirling to young children in the city parks during the summer months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“At some point, semis will likely need a breather—and investors are hoping megacap tech earnings can help carry the baton when they do.”

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

But it is a fresh sight in governor’s races, after Gov. Jerry Brown served eight years and then seamlessly handed the baton to Newsom for another eight.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

And while the parliament's veterans pass the baton, surprisingly young departures highlight the pressures of modern political life.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

“My mother was a baton twirler and a beauty queen,” said Beverly.

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo




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