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hant

noun

Definition of hant

dialect

as in ghost

the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people they are so superstitious that they think they see hants everywhere

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With Abi away overseas, Firman disappears, and Gadis and a motley band of ghosts help Indah look for him.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Both will star as the central con-artist ghost hunters who stumble upon a real ghost during one of their scams.

— Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of ghost

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For evening observers, this apparition has been more frustrating than triumphant, with Venus lingering low in the glow of twilight instead of climbing into a commanding position.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
One minute, the stubble field in front of his stand had been empty, and then suddenly, like an apparition, a whitetail buck had appeared.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

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Riffing on the spirit of COMO Shambhala, yoga and wellbeing is a huge focus here; an open-air pavilion hosts different sessions and therapies.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The family described the teen as a fearless, curious and deeply imaginative young man with an ambitious spirit who inspired those around him.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

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