ogre

Example Sentences

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But the only ogre in this story is Dahl.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The roommate, Dave Schaller described the client - a large man who he said looked like "an ogre" and drove a first-generation Chevrolet Avalanche, a unique vehicle.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Who knew watching a fairy tale based on an ogre living in a dark swamp could be so thrilling?

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024

“Really?” said the ogre, and he chuckled to himself, as if he were extremely pleased with something he had done and thought himself remarkably clever.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman