talismanic
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Instead, it was England’s own talismanic leader, a 23-year-old dynamo named Jude Bellingham, who saved his country’s World Cup from embarrassment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Given the talismanic power the word “democracy” has to modern ears, it is worth reminding ourselves that the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
The talisman who was not very talismanic when going up against the really big boys in midfield.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Maybe still feeling the impact of a tummy bug or, perhaps, weighed down a touch by the burden on his shoulders, the talisman was not all that talismanic.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
For reference, there was his talismanic Lipnitsky on which to rely, and the latest edition of Modern Chess Openings, which had thousands of games and variations.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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