- plural of tale.
tales
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In this era, powerful, complex stories of the intrepid human spirit sit next to ephemeral tales of cheaply made, mildew-ridden leggings.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
The lessons may appear to be the same, but the individuals often tell disturbing tales that only the gods could see coming.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
Our stories of justice, from murder mysteries to tales of thwarted romance, invariably climax not with revelation but with confession.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
"Trophies and tears for nation's everyday heroes" it writes, as "Stars humbled by tales of courage and sacrifice", including young fundraiser of the year Kirsty Waugh and Dr Eli Prior "who helped train crash victims".
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
He and Katherine had had a book of fairy tales when they were little.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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