the Spirit

noun

: God in the form of a spirit in Christianity : the Holy Spirit

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This is not the work of the Spirit. Michael Pham, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026 Kouassi chipped in a second goal in the 58th to give the Spirit the lead. ABC News, 24 May 2026 Pachuca goalkeeper Esthefanny Barreras blocked the shot attempt, and the ball popped high into the air; Martínez needed only to usher it into the back of the net with her body for the go-ahead, her fourth with the Spirit across all competitions. Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 May 2026 This follows a previous statement from the brand just after the announcement made by cofounder Martha Dalton, who also cofounded the Bourbon Alliance and led its Free the Spirit campaign against whiskey tariffs. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Spirit

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“The Spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Spirit. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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