elf

Example Sentences

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“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

A family member sent me an image of a baby dressed in an elf outfit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

Vitale’s elaborate Santa costume, including his 130-year-old strand of brass sleigh bells and hand-carved belt, were all destroyed in the fire, along with LaCasella’s handmade green-and-red felt elf shoes and vest.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

A few days ago, my friend Tony reported that his daughters awoke to find their elf had turned on the mini Christmas lights and switched hats with a snowman ornament.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2024

It all looked so peaceful—but to stop at any of these places would mean almost certain death for an elf like Brangwain Spurge.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin