anecdotes

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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

Though music was at its heart, stand-up comedian Emily Catalano opened the show, and Bird himself invoked humor throughout his set, slipping self-deprecating quips and confessional anecdotes about each lyric’s meaning in between songs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

These may or may not be signs of bubble trouble today, but consider some recent anecdotes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

They spoke of Europe, of books, of anecdotes from Blanca’s family, or of Jean’s voyages.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende