- plural of tale.
tales
Example Sentences
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“There aren’t a lot of tales to tell about Byron Sher,” said Bill Lockyer, who was Senate leader when Sher won a state seat in 1996.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Britain's The Guardian newspaper said the movie "entertains us with creepy campfire tales" but the Hollywood Reporter called it a "dull existential drama" while The Wrap website described it as a "frustrating slog".
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
I have read and replied to many cautionary tales about people abusing their responsibilities.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
The robot pizza-making business has, it's true, been littered with sorry tales of overcooked promises and melting fortunes.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The old grandmaster had many tales to tell, and listening to him was like reading a book of chess history.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
