elves

Example Sentences

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She was alive to folklore that told of fairies and elves and the lingering dead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

More than 25,000 people attend the annual SantaCon event in New York City, dressed up as Santa Claus, elves and other holiday characters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“They are literally magical elves and they make this happen.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

"All the other children were dressed as elves," she said.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

Dyedka eyeballed the elves with his good eye, then handed Anya the pitcher of water.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack