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

"Once again today, there is a strange atmosphere on the university campus. It's a bit like a ghost town," Jones said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

When Steve finally films a ghost elephant, I make a statement in the film: Now he has to live with his success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

The Daily Democrat described the audience’s initial reaction to the sounds, “the more the ghost rapped … the higher rose the spirit of mirth.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock