puppet

Example Sentences

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Elmo, the famous red puppet from Sesame Street, posted on X about the finals earlier this week.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

In March, Grogu popped up at the Oscars and host Conan O’Brien pointed out that the gleefully waving puppet seated next to actress Kate Hudson lacked the ability to applaud.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

At his Senate confirmation hearing, Warsh insisted that he would "absolutely not" be a puppet for the president.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Bob Baker Marionette Theater likes to refer to itself as the largest ongoing puppet theater in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

DELPHI: No. To fulfill the prophecy, this has to be you, not a puppet of you.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling