elves

Example Sentences

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By contrast, someone who says they encountered "ghosts, yetis, spirits, elves and other mythical/legendary entities" is classified as "AN3."

From Salon

In Lithuania, a volunteer corps of online “elves,” including at least one member of Parliament, methodically debunks and derides Russian trolls and bots.

From Washington Post

Today, with her husband’s help, Rachel’s collection includes eight “Vlads” — a vampire reborn by award-winning doll sculptor Noemi Smith — and five “Bipsey” elves.

From The Verge

While, biologically speaking, the idea of individual human races with different origins is as farcical as the medieval belief that elves cause hiccups, the social reality of race is undeniable.

From New York Times

Much of the work that came his way was playing leprechauns, Santa’s elves and other kinds of elves, all roles he refused.

From Washington Post