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ballad

[bal-uhd] / ˈbæl əd /
NOUN
narrative song
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I Swear, Pillion, H is for Hawk and The Ballad of Wallis Island are among the British films which are recognised in Bafta's shortlists.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

But it’s even rarer that a franchise needs multiple prequels, as is the case with “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” a follow-up to 2023’s “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.”

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2026

“The Ballad of Wallis Island” A kooky millionaire strong-arms his favorite mid-aughts folk duo into playing a reunion show on his Welsh island.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

The program is also a steppingstone for students who want to pursue more advanced medical training, which Levine said Ballad would help pay for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

Several people had collaborated to write “The Ballad of Ben, Brewer Supreme.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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