folklore
Example Sentences
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We're into real 'the streets will never forget' territory now, pure 'Barclays' if you will, those nostalgia-craved minds have forged into folklore.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Historically known as 'an Gabhar Fiáin' -- the wild goat -- the Old Irish Goat occupies a unique place in Irish folklore.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026
The Super Bowl indicator, a decades-old piece of Wall Street folklore, might be the worst form of prediction, but it’s weirdly one of the most accurate.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
With temporary tattoos of bats across her face - a nod to Transylvania's folklore and nature - Oliynykova saved 21 out of 23 break points against Wang to win 6-4 6-4.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
No wonder leprechauns were such ridiculous figures in human folklore.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
Vocabulary lists containing folklore
Literary Genres - Introductory
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Literary Genres - Advanced
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