- plural of tale.
tales
Example Sentences
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It was something described luridly in old tales.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
He remained there until his death, even as he continued to snipe at modernity, complain about his teeth and publish haunting tales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
In this era, powerful, complex stories of the intrepid human spirit sit next to ephemeral tales of cheaply made, mildew-ridden leggings.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
The lessons may appear to be the same, but the individuals often tell disturbing tales that only the gods could see coming.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
That’s the part fairy tales get wrong, see.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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