ninja

Example Sentences

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"Background actors are like ninjas, and only ninjas can determine who else is a good ninja," Amaya told AFP.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Global content giant Lionsgate is reportedly developing Naruto, an anime about a young, underdog ninja who works his way up to become the village protector.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

“But even then, success is a coin toss. Our 8-year-old could pop up like a ninja, asking for water.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025

Mark Joseph Stern: This is a classic Kagan ninja move.

From Slate • May 16, 2025

Amá must have been wearing ninja shoes because, when I open the door, there she is with her hands on her hips.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez