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How to pronounce elves in English?

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Type of atmospheric electricity

Examples of elves

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Elves have been spotted hanging from ceiling fans and stringing lights on trees.
From the kentucky.com
As Santa will tell his elves in a few weeks, there are presents to be delivered.
From the ocregister.com
Second-grade students in Stacy Heidemann's class are writing stories about elves.
From the desmoinesregister.com
They have decorated elves and are coming up with stories about their character.
From the desmoinesregister.com
I spot a couple of their tree houses, looking like the rough-hewn homes of elves.
From the theaustralian.com.au
There are no Christmas tree elves who spirit away discarded pines after midnight.
From the dailynews.com
Elves Arrive The displays feature elves and new Christmas decor great for photos.
From the sltrib.com
In their place, we have silliness about Santa Claus, reindeer, snowmen and elves.
From the washingtontimes.com
The man in red, flanked by elves in green, dispensed jollity and chocolate coins.
From the independent.co.uk
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