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spirit

[spir-it] / ˈspɪr ɪt /




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Keys wanted to ensure that the spirit of New York was “baked into the show.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

"Resolving this issue with a conciliatory spirit through dialogue between Khmer and Khmer is the best option for the national and Cambodian people's interest," Kem Sokha said, referring to the majority ethnic group in Cambodia.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Event organisers claim Enhanced will push the limits of human performance while critics, especially in the Olympic movement, dismiss it as an affront to the spirit and founding principles of competitive sport.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

In this spirit Mr. Dasgupta sets out a series of largely speculative political, economic, environmental and legal suggestions, such as blockchain-based “digital citizenship.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Spirit-curious people showed up to talk to the dead and the entire household was busy with spirit circles from teatime until midnight.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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