spirit

"The spirit of Anchorage has dissipated," said Russian political analyst Fyodor Lukyanov -- close to the ruling elite -- in August.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

When the relationship finally fizzles out in 1847, one almost feels happy for Sand; she’s freed herself from yet another burden on her finances—and on her optimistic spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

"Now, he's taking on an entirely new challenge as he joins the ranks of the Gladiators, bringing his trademark physicality and competitive spirit to one of television's toughest arenas."

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

In the spirit of Zeus’ law to be generous toward guests, I’m honored to welcome classics professor Emily Wilson to the land of film criticism.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

“The powers of the four realms are too strong, all the doors open at once. A spirit could be sucked into the wrong Afterlife forever.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

They try to keep their spirits up whatever way they can.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

Hoping to lift his spirits, actors and others at his Long Island theater gathered to try to find a recipe that might hit the mark.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

I expected to see him in similarly jovial spirits.

From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026

Fury, who bases his training camps in Thailand, appeared relaxed and in good spirits.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

The newly discovered spirits frequently expressed messages in support for these kinds of earthly reforms.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

What followed was a spirited conversation about Nolan’s representation of Athena, played by Zendaya.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Lifted by a spirited second-quarter showing, Mayo emerged for the second half and continued to rattle Kerry, shutting down space and flooding forward in numbers.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

Mexico’s defense held off a spirited final push by South Korea, earning a 1-0 win on Thursday night at Guadalajara Stadium in front of a fiery announced sellout crowd of 45,522.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

You’ve never read a bird book like this one, written and illustrated in a spirit of determined awareness, augmenting facts with spirited play.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

“Silly, spirited kids.'' Her eyes fixed on Ella. “You're that little Conjuror they let into the Arcanum.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

Parada, co-founder of the treasure-hunting outfit Finders Keepers, has long suspected the FBI of conducting a secret overnight dig for the gold and spiriting it away.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2023

It has carried out spectacular missions such as hunting down Arab enemies through Europe, capturing Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann and, with agents disguised as scuba diving instructors, spiriting Ethiopian Jews out to Israel.

From Reuters ● Aug. 1, 2023

War heroes: A student spiriting supplies to soldiers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2022

Instead, after a spiriting comeback attempt came short on Saturday, the Suns are heading back to Milwaukee and the Bucks have a chance to prevent this series from lasting seven.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 20, 2021

“The Reds say you’re charging ’em with spiriting away the old man’s daughter.”

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright