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scepter

[sep-ter] / ˈsɛp tər /
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Accompanied by her sidekick and netherworld patron King Grimsquawk – a crowned raven-baby holding a scepter – Workman conjures up one of the funniest small-screen comedies that isn’t officially on TV.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

Intriguingly, a large figure stands on the mountain just behind this wall: It is the Sapa Inca—or ruler—identifiable by the sun on his tunic, the scepter in his hand, and his elaborate headdress.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

“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

"Here we eat fish," the fool declared happily, waving a cod about like a scepter.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

Another pair of scepters include tiny life-like hands that Sanroman says belonged to the god of death, Mictlantecuhtli.

From Reuters ● Sep. 29, 2023

Such parades of crowns, scepters and swords have been vaunted by older generations as showcasing a uniquely British flair for pomp and ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2023

One by one, symbols of regalia were brought to him — spurs, the sword of offering, the orb, the sovereign’s ring, two scepters.

From New York Times ● May 6, 2023

But there will be more to the weekend than crowns, scepters and ermine robes.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 21, 2023

One corner was piled with strange treasures—jade idols, spiked scepters, and jeweled masks.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull


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