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
Students at the University of Kent have called the campus a "ghost town", as people returned home or stayed indoors.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
But Banksy's former manager, Steve Lazarides, told Reuters they were "pursuing a ghost", after he helped his client legally change his name following the incident.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
“Why was this ghost carrying around a ruby necklace of strength? And a hat of health? How is this even possible?”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.