tale
Example Sentences
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“Some live to tell the tale. Some don’t.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
“When you say you’re going to get everybody’s best shot, you think that’s kind of a folk tale. But you get everybody’s best shot.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024
“We are so grateful for today’s 6 Emmy Nominations and are continuously honored the people of Wrexham allow us to tell their tale. Diolch! Cymru am byth!”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2023
"Paul's wit, emotional honesty and melodic brilliance brings a whole new depth and breadth to the classic tale. I feel as if an angel must be looking after me."
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2019
“Sorry, but I don’t live in a fairy tale. I live in the real world, where people solve their...”
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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