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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

Come to me anon, I will anoint and prepare my beryl and my divining mirror.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by Roby, John