anecdote
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He joked about AI's limitations with an anecdote at a lunch in Madrid, where he told guests that he had asked AI before his visit what he should say to Spanish bishops.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
One New York Times report made the rounds particularly because of its opening anecdote about the candidate disappearing at a critical juncture because he needed a nap.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026
On the anecdote side, there are examples such as the Philippines declaring a national fuel emergency, South Korea restricting public-sector vehicle use and Australia seeing many fuel stations running out of gasoline.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026
At the same time, the author’s easy way with an anecdote makes reading “Advance Britannia” effortlessly pleasant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Hermione had not cracked a smile during this anecdote, and now turned an expression of wintry disapproval upon Harry.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
Fortunately, Benson has been so diligent in gathering papers and anecdota that he escapes from his own simplifications.
From Time Magazine Archive
Happily, this soon gives way to anecdota and reminiscence.
From Time Magazine Archive
Of such anecdota there are many collections; the earliest was probably L. A. Muratori's, in 1709.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 by Various
Among their anecdotes was how Gervais came close to ruining filming on a daily basis.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Many anecdotes are from people who tried more conventional medicine for digestive issues and, from a place of desperation, decided to look elsewhere for solutions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Although academics refer to a 23% gain, client anecdotes suggest a rise of about 34%, said Dong and Briggs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
Still, it is the book’s more startling anecdotes that have fueled much of the public conversation.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
Moira became, over the years, increasingly versed in such anecdotes.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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