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folklore

[fohk-lawr, -lohr] / ˈfoʊkˌlɔr, -ˌloʊr /


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That success against larger incumbents strongly appealed to Sydney-based Folklore Ventures, which also backed the latest round.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Swift has been a godmother to Lively's three daughters, James, Inez and Betty, and used their names as inspiration for the love triangle narrative of "Folklore."

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2025

In her lawsuit, Marasco alleges that Swift copied her poetry when writing her albums Lover, Folklore, Midnights, and The Tortured Poets Department.

From Slate • Dec. 21, 2024

Swift thanked the crowd throughout, and whilst introducing the Folklore and Evermore era of the evening, she told fans how overwhelming the crowd size felt.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2024

The popular idea always represents Mer-folk as wearing the tails of fishes; in Scottish Folklore they are quite as often found in the form of seals.

From The Scottish Fairy Book by Grierson, Elizabeth Wilson




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