ogre

Example Sentences

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But the only ogre in this story is Dahl.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

After World War II, Franco was regarded as the “primary resident ogre of Western Europe.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

While stressing that she hasn’t worked so hard in her life, she seems a bit incredulous that Bowman used to be such an ogre on deck.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023

The interpersonal plot swells to take on the reach of a fairy tale, where the ogre that needs embracing or slaying is as much within as without.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2023

The knight twisted away, gaining a few seconds, but the ogre was turning toward him.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine