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The third-placed Pheu Thai party of jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra agreed to join him in a coalition, alongside several smaller parties, and parliament will anoint him on Thursday.

From Barron's Mar. 18, 2026

In the most sacred part of the service, the Archbishop of Canterbury will anoint the king with oil, consecrating him and setting him apart from his subjects.

From Seattle Times Apr. 29, 2023

Maybe Science will anoint a new vaccine as its breakthrough next year, or the year after.

From Science Magazine Dec. 15, 2021

Around the bed, he will anoint the patient with oil, talk, and pray.

From BBC Oct. 31, 2016

He will anoint me as one who is to engage in holy ministries, and I shall be serving at the altar even while engaged in the lowly duties of the house.

From My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year by Jowett, John Henry