ogre

Example Sentences

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But the only ogre in this story is Dahl.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

After World War II, Franco was regarded as the “primary resident ogre of Western Europe.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

The first film, released in 2001, followed the story of an ogre who wants nothing more than to be left alone, but ends up on a quest to rescue a princess trapped in a tower.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

While stressing that she hasn’t worked so hard in her life, she seems a bit incredulous that Bowman used to be such an ogre on deck.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023

Or you could cease being human altogether, and become an elf, ogre, alien, or any other creature from literature, movies, or mythology.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline