Example Sentences

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“Between ghost jobs and being ghosted, it was infuriating,” she said — referring to “ghost job” listings for positions that are either already filled or don’t really exist.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

After applying for 400 jobs and getting just three interviews, a graduate described how she has been "ghosted" by countless employers.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“The other was for a retail position at a local Kohl’s, which ghosted me.”

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Drean picked up Ramos's crossfield kick in acres of space to score before Gailleton ghosted in for the final try.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Ivy couldn’t even hear her own footsteps as she ghosted over the sidewalk.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake