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
Malignant critics, when they cannot attack an author's peace in his writings, frequently scrutinize his private life; and every personal anecdote is published without regard to truth or propriety.
From Tales and Novels — Volume 08 by Edgeworth, Maria
