spirt
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Aside from a mournful clarinet line in the first part of its third and final movement, the work had a surprisingly ebullient spirt for something composed by a Dane in 1944.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
Many viewers will be getting themselves into the spirt of the season with a festive film - and there are plenty on offer on Christmas Eve.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2024
Sharon Nelson told reporters her brother’s music will live forever and that his spirt “sneaks up on me sometimes.”
From Washington Times ● May 4, 2023
The award is presented annually to the A’s player whose play on the field and conduct in the clubhouse best exemplifies the competitive, inspirational and courageous spirt of the Hall of Fame pitcher.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 25, 2022
The larboard guns were now fired, and at last a tiny spirt of fire was seen to the eastward, and the sharp report of a musket struck on the ears.
From The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea by Tilney, F.C.
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