the Spirit

noun

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

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The substitution was met with huge fanfare and created an emotional tidal wave at Audi Field that carried the Spirit to victory. Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Its last match was against the San Diego Wave, with the sides drawing 0-0 despite the Spirit trailing in shots, shots on target, and time of possession. Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025 Up in New York, Gotham FC, whose stars were in the spotlight this summer, is investing heavily in its home opener against the Spirit. Asli Pelit, New York Times, 30 July 2025 And in the afternoon, as fans headed to the Detroit Tigers game snapped photos of the Spirit of Detroit statue, protesters gathered at its base calling for a stop to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions to capture and deport immigrants. Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 28 July 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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