personal anecdote
Example Sentences
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Haley is reviving the personal anecdote she would give in South Carolina - almost verbatim.
From Washington Times • Sep. 23, 2023
Haley is reviving the personal anecdote she would give in South Carolina — almost verbatim.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023
Closing the testimonial parade there was always a special guest, preferably a pop star or an actor, who would throw in a personal anecdote meant to humanize Berlusconi and bring him closer to the people.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2023
When asked what part of basketball he missed the most during the pandemic, James pivoted to a more personal anecdote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2020
It is one of the purposes of these stories to make the mind of the pupil familiar with some of the leading figures in the history of our country by means of personal anecdote.
From Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans by Eggleston, Edward
