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invocation

noun

ˌin-və-ˈkā-shən

Definition of invocation

as in spell

a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power a Siberian shaman muttering mysterious invocations to ward off evil

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Recent Examples of invocation Even the gentlest invocation will eventually become a Pavlovian trigger for early morning dread. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The discovery process may very likely run up against White House invocation of executive privilege, but the network suggests that there is already proof out in the open. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 His recent invocation of the Fifth Amendment during congressional testimony is linked to avoiding revelations about suppressing the lab leak theory. — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Pastor Jerry Riendeau of Grace Presbyterian Church is slated for the invocation ahead of the Pledge of Allegiance. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for invocation

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Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey also is facing a spell on the sidelines after sustaining a hamstring injury playing for the Netherlands.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Malhotra, one of India’s most experienced execs and producers, launched Abundantia back in 2013 after exiting a role as COO of Viacom18 Motion Pictures and a shorter spell leading Balaji Motion Pictures.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of spell

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Fascinatingly, however, the incantations are neither soothing nor conciliatory.

— Eleanor Johnson, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Rifling through the belongings of her great-aunt Jet (Wiest) for a spell to save Gideon, Kylie finds the Book of Ravens, which cryptically hints at an incantation that might break the Owens’ love curse.

— Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of incantation

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The film represents Universal trying to break the franchise’s box office curse.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Related Stories Taibah, who also wrote the screenplay, plays Hayat, a fiercely independent young woman convinced that a generational curse will kill her on her 30th birthday.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

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