ghost

Example Sentences

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“It was a ghost town. It felt awkward for the people attending, because it was so silent and empty... We were just as in the dark about the event as the attendees were.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“We need to find a way to bring Effie the ghost to Houston with us,” Hoiberg said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Economics student Mohammed Olayinka said the campus was "a bit of a ghost town", adding some thought it best to stay, but others "panicked and left".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

"Everyone in the reception of A&E was staring at me like they'd seen a ghost," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Duane was as scared as if he had seen a ghost, which, as it turns out, is what he assumed he saw.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el