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scepter

[sep-ter] / ˈsɛp tər /
NOUN
baton
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Maleficent, with scepter in hand, will ascend to a height of 35 feet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2024

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

Mr. Modi, surrounded by a dozen Hindu priests, carried the scepter down the aisle of the new Parliament, installing it to the right of the speaker’s seat.

From New York Times • May 28, 2023

“Don’t worry,” he said, raising his hand in the air, the spatula his scepter, “I got this.”

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds