elf
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“It would be reductive to frame elf ears as simply an obsession with ears,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
It’s shifted over the years — there were stilt walkers for a bit, and Sawdust’s historical site notes there was once a mascot in “Jelf,” part jester, part elf.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2025
“We’re in an elf rally, but we’re on our way to a Santa Claus rally,” said Chris Hyzy of Bank of America Private Bank during an interview Wednesday with CNBC.
From Barron's ● Dec. 4, 2025
She said she did not want to leave her job, but "had to make more money" and had worked in Tesco and as an elf at a Christmas event to supplement her pay from teaching.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2025
“Here, have a pasty,” said Worple, seizing one from a passing elf and stuffing it into Sanguinis hand before turning his attention back to Harry.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
More than 25,000 people attend the annual SantaCon event in New York City, dressed up as Santa Claus, elves and other holiday characters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
Some of my favorite comics are also experts on elves and superheroes.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2026
"All the other children were dressed as elves," she said.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2025
When the topic turns to her bookshelf, Thurman admits she’s become a fan of stories of orcs and elves in love.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2025
In the end, goblins and elves were not so different, were they?
From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin
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