phantom
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Within days, Pirro’s office also moved to drop misdemeanor charges against three more people accused of the same phantom vandalism.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Likewise, viewers will not be startled when Marina eventually discovers painful secrets about her mom and dad that cause her to reconsider those phantom figures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
He’s still waking up to phantom alarms and discovering items he hid in cabinets and other places.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
As hearing ability declines, communication between the ears and brain may also become distorted, contributing to the phantom sounds associated with tinnitus.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026
Hreshtek, thought Lazlo, and his hands closed around the phantom hilts of apple bough swords.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
His hope is that we “preserve more lands for the unknown, for the phantoms, for the descendants” of the great native species.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
“Why do you keep coming?” he demanded of his phantoms.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2024
Thanks to 3D printing, the design of the phantoms is precisely known and the results of the analysis can be checked.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 21, 2024
I wondered why people thought so much about ghosts and phantoms in the past.
From Salon ● Feb. 6, 2024
My parents, like phantoms made of dust, walk in but stop short when they see Jake standing in our kitchen.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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