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

Eventually – as viewers of the Disney film will know - Belle falls in love with the ogre and discovers he is in fact a prince.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 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 long-furred ogre was “Mom,” and the big, dull one was “Dad.”

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth