Example Sentences
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Seeing his place in its current state has dampened his spirits but not his determination to rebuild.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
I expected to see him in similarly jovial spirits.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
"He is in good spirits and hugely grateful for the many messages of support and the excellent care provided by the medical teams," a statement said.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Signs of economic strength helped lift investors’ spirits Friday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Some of them worshipped nature spirits, gods of particular localities, their own ancestors, and female shamans who spoke with departed spirits and delivered prayers in song.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
