anecdote
Example Sentences
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Executives say Buffett, who infused his letters with his wit and personal anecdotes that often veered from the requisite review of Berkshire’s operations, elevated a dreary convention of corporate America and set a new standard.
The awards are nicknamed "the Oscars" thanks to an anecdote that stretches back to 1931.
From BBC
"And they'd all got the memo to play ball and deliver an opening episode full of sizzling chemistry, cheeky banter and decent anecdotes," she wrote.
From BBC
Certainly, the Russians are proud of their history and should leave it to the rest of us to interrupt their national anthem with anecdotes about Ivan’s rage.
From Salon
Surely there are many great anecdotes about the creation of the Apple Watch, Vision Pro and the rise of Apple’s in-house chip-design group, all of which will come out when the principals involved have retired.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
