tale
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"Hacks," the tale of a stand-up comedian trying to revive her career and the dysfunctional millennial assistant who helps her, had led the way for comedies with 24 nominations, compared to 19 for "Widow's Bay."
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Once again, it’s a tale of two markets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
It is a tale of casual jobs, a determination to succeed and a nomadic coaching career across Europe - which now brings the 49-year-old back to England in the Champions League with the Azerbaijani club.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Inside, under flickering lights, a group of reluctant strangers is coaxed into acting out, in a converted gymnasium, a wild tale promising redemption from agonizing tragedy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Here Penelope was quite alone, like a maiden in a tower from some fairy tale of old.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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Samsung foldable phone users are also sharing tales of strangers excitedly asking them “Is that the new iPhone?,” causing a collective eye roll.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
McNeil has made a career out of reliving the gritty tales of debauchery and explosive expression that gave rise to the Ramones and CBGB’s and shocking tales of New York in the 1970s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Britain's The Guardian newspaper said the movie "entertains us with creepy campfire tales" but the Hollywood Reporter called it a "dull existential drama" while The Wrap website described it as a "frustrating slog".
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
I have read and replied to many cautionary tales about people abusing their responsibilities.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
When I think about Mom’s stories—the thrilling tales about her years at Princeton—Jack was usually her co-star.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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