Example Sentences

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Several news reports said the British authorities had spirited him away, first to the Italian town of Cassino and then to a witness protection program in Britain.

From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2023

Acolyte after acolyte piled on such praise that I thought USC had spirited away coach Bud Wilkinson from his current high position, rather than a mere mortal like Lincoln Riley.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2021

The Bruins and Capitals have had spirited matchups this season, and a postseason clash would thrust former Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara into the spotlight in his first playoff series back in Boston.

From Washington Post • May 9, 2021

We've had spirited debate among our readers as to which type of crust makes the best pie crust.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2020

Some believed silver-haired yumboes from the depths of the Greater Jungle had spirited the old man away and still danced with him barefoot by moonlight.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray