Lemann, like the talkative older ladies of her youth, clutches the motifs of her past like talismans.
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Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
Manuel Fernandes’ goal, created by West Ham’s outstanding talisman Jarrod Bowen, was a warning, a knock on the door before the hosts blew United’s house down.
Daniel Bernhardt is Deathstalker, a legendary swordsman stuck with a cursed amulet who befriends swamp monsters and teams with a mini wizard (voiced by Patton Oswalt) to stop a dark magic from ruling the land.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
The text also suggests wearing amulets that bring blessings and aid the transference of consciousness.
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