the Spirit

noun

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

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Boos against opponents and bad referees and yells at your side to do better was the Spirit moving you to testify. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 On Wednesday in the NWSL, the attendance-record-setting game between the Spirit and Gotham FC felt dampened by the air quality, which forced hydration breaks every 15 minutes. Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Sorenson, a unified partner, received the Spirit of Unified Sports Award for demonstrating sportsmanship, inclusion and the spirit of teamwork in the Special Olympic games. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026 For those who love a ‘50s feel but prefer not to resemble a costume from the Spirit Halloween catalog, the On 34th minidress has that nostalgic look with a contemporary feel. Irene Richardson, InStyle, 3 July 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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