talismanic
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The topic dominated the build-up to the Oval Test, with coach Brendon McCullum and director Rob Key both refusing to confirm they want the talismanic all-rounder to return as skipper.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
The talismanic vocabulary of falconry is threaded through this raw-nerved memoir by an experienced British falconer who dealt with the pain of losing a father by training a young goshawk called Mabel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
Durant delivered a talismanic performance which included five three-pointers, while Reed Sheppard came off the bench to score 28 points after making six-of-nine from outside the arc.
From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025
Reed had another nickname in the past, "Captain America", for his talismanic exploits on his lone Ryder Cup appearance in 2018.
From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025
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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