tall tale

Example Sentences

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The preteen’s prank call came after an attorney for Carlee Russell admitted Monday that the Alabama woman spun a tall tale about her own abduction this month — which could also result in criminal charges.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023

This isn’t some old-timer’s tall tale: Lori Ford has been walking two miles down a dirt road, with snow past her knees, just to get to work this month.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2023

Some regional scholars say this part of the legend may be something of a tall tale.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2022

In 1840, Locke admitted he was the writer, although some historians speculate other authors helped craft the tall tale.

From Washington Post • Aug. 14, 2022

Just a tall tale from long ago that didn’t have anything to do with me?

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool