elf
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How could it be that the elf in a button-down shirt now looked like someone’s cool bisexual cousin!
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2026
Santa and Mrs. Claus were there, along with a tall skinny elf with curly ribbon hair who called himself Wrinkle Jingle Jangle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 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
“You can tell me about the elf ears later.”
From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo
According to Domnauer, approximately 90% of those experiencing the visions describe figures resembling elves, clowns, or other fairy-like characters, often wearing brightly colored clothing.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
She was alive to folklore that told of fairies and elves and the lingering dead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
She said she had done about 20 windows with scenes including The Snowman, The Grinch, penguins and elves.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025
Visitors won’t experience any flashing lights, dancing elves or blaring carols.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2025
It was around that time that Fernanda got the impression that the house was filling up with elves.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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