spirits

Example Sentences

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People were feeling stupid to have believed all those things they believed in World War II. And the little movie came along and lifted everyone’s spirits, reminded us of the romance in the realism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Footballer Christian Eriksen is in "good spirits" and is expected to be discharged from hospital soon, after he collapsed during an international match between Denmark and Ukraine on Sunday.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The downturn is notable, but spirits are still high as the world awaits the largest IPO on record —so much so that some market watchers have warned it all feels a bit too euphoric.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Bhakta defended the on-campus school, repairs to the home and his spirits business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Treated seriously or not, the story of the Fox sisters and the spirits spread farther and faster due to the invention of the telegraph.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock