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folklore

[fohk-lawr, -lohr] / ˈfoʊkˌlɔr, -ˌloʊr /


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The archive clips rolled out every World Cup make it feel like you were at the Azteca watching the brilliant Brazilians dispatch Italy - their beautifully simple yellow shirts a masterpiece of footballing folklore.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

A particularly intriguing chapter in Hill's back story is her link to one of the most famous episodes in UFO folklore.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The original San Diego staging, which stressed Mexican folklore, was charming but static.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

"There may be some particular Canadian folklore that comes with it -- some of the values of the co-founders that are going to permeate," she said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“They’re right. I’m a little off my head right now. Teccam’s septagy, folklore and all that. It’s a bit bookish for me, but a fine thing to study. I didn’t mean any offense.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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