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tale

[teyl] / teɪl /




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She also described one local tale that had stayed with her.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Some readers may be mollified by this—or amused by Mr. Pappalardo’s explanation that telling the tale of Borger required some shiftiness since “it’s just that kind of town.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

In Dubai, unusually light traffic and deserted tourist areas tell the tale of a city still waiting for a return to normality.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

A few lessons can be learned from this grim tale.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

What if she was like one of those evil fairy godmothers in a fairy tale, about to foretell an innocent baby’s doom?

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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