genie

Example Sentences

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“We may not be able to put this genie back into the bottle,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“Oh. I’m sorry,” the genie proclaimed after a short pause.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2025

Selena Gomez is here, double nominee tonight, and she's here with her new fiancé Benny Blanco, and Benny Blanco is here because of the genie who granted him that wish.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2025

The genie of legal sports betting is never going back into its bottle.

From Slate • Dec. 20, 2024

May said, turning away from the Mirror for the first time since the genie spoke to her.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley