scepter

Example Sentences

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“A war, a man, a trick — a trick to break the walls of Troy,” Scott’s character says, while banging his scepter for emphasis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

It holds a serpent scepter evoking the crack of lightning on one side, and a tiny water jug on the other.

From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2023

While she holds her cedarwood scepter close to her heart, she says that she also hopes to lead by example and inspire other Chatina women to follow her path.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023

Charles was presented with a scepter, sword of state and the crown first worn at a coronation by Mary Queen of Scots in 1543.

From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2023

Liyana held her fork straight up like a scepter.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye