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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
levitate .
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Examples
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There is nothing inherently impossible, therefore, in supposing that a table can be "levitated" into the air, under unusual conditions; it is simply the manifestation of an unknown energy -- of which, doubtless, there are many.
The Problems of Psychical Research Experiments and Theories in the Realm of the Supernormal Hereward Carrington 1919
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It is asserted, for example, that, on a particular occasion, water was turned into wine; and, on the other hand, it is asserted that a man or a woman "levitated" to the ceiling, floated about there, and finally sailed out by the window.
Collected Essays, Volume V Science and Christian Tradition: Essays Thomas Henry Huxley 1860
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"levitated" persons, canonized or beatified by the Church of Rome.
Lost Leaders Andrew Lang 1878
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Holding their wands out, they levitated the mirror to the door.
Master of Mirrors Amanda Marrone 2011
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And they're far more fascinating to examine and discuss than entertaining arguments of whether Kathy Lutz levitated off her bed or whether a ceramic lion bit George in the living room during their alleged 28-day stay in the house, none of which can be proven in the slightest.
Alexandra Holzer: Amityville Horror's Shattered: Director Ryan Katzenbach 'Hopes'-Part 1 (PHOTOS) Alexandra Holzer 2012
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Barack Obama had levitated himself above the usual, dispiriting muck of politics.
Obama's Likability Gap Daniel Henninger 2011
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The detritus of the shattered building had now settled, and with each step he levitated upwards with increasing ease, his feet finding footholds without effort.
Ballardian » Ballardian/Savoy Microfiction competition winners 2010
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The terms sunrise and sunset took on new meaning after watching the horizon bleed magnificent hues of scarlet, orange and purple as the blazing star levitated and sunk behind the clustered Hong Islands.
Maria Russo: The Seductive Serenity of Krabi, Thailand Maria Russo 2011
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Nan Flanagan thinks that Bill is wasting his time paying attention to "some old hippies who levitated a dead bird" and mocks him for losing Eric.
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And they're far more fascinating to examine and discuss than entertaining arguments of whether Kathy Lutz levitated off her bed or whether a ceramic lion bit George in the living room during their alleged 28-day stay in the house, none of which can be proven in the slightest.
Alexandra Holzer: Amityville Horror's Shattered: Director Ryan Katzenbach 'Hopes'-Part 1 (PHOTOS) Alexandra Holzer 2012
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