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spirit

[spir-it] / ˈspɪr ɪt /




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“Presence” was a ghost story about teenage loneliness, filmed from the perspective of a spirit haunting the house a grieving family has just moved into.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

As it turns out, what Julian really needs is the motivation that Lori’s tough spirit provides.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Here’s guessing Jackson, an independent spirit, was never quite locked in.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Mr. Picton’s playful spirit renders the complexity approachable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

As the brutal war persisted, Charles Livermore continued to see and feel Estelle’s gentle spirit in his séances with Kate Fox.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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