mist

Example Sentences

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There was water in every direction, as far as I could see, and an ethereal mist hovered above it.

From Literature

“He got a message to me—he sent it on a breath of mist. He is gaining in his power.”

From Literature

The Boss’ lyrics — “Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice / Singing through the bloody mist” — have struck a chord; the track instantly garnered national media attention and has gone viral online.

From Salon

He’s leaning against the truck with CPU, all decked out in a bright yellow raincoat, even though it’s barely misting outside.

From Literature

Not a thick, heavy rain—more like a mist.

From Literature