Midas touch

Example Sentences

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After masterminding surprise wins over Manchester City and Premier League leaders Arsenal, this remarkable encounter suggested former United midfielder Carrick might have the Midas touch.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

The D-backs were cursed with a reverse Midas touch.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023

Cherundolo, who won a record 21 regular-season games in his debut, had a Midas touch, with virtually every halftime adjustment.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2023

Wiegman had the Midas touch whereas Vilda had the minus touch, mysteriously removing goalscorer Gonzalez, actually puncturing Spain's attacking impetus.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2022

And yet while these mighty transitions worked themselves into being, the alchemy of the Midas touch left life unchanged back of Cedar Mountain itself.

From The Tempering by Buck, Charles Neville