anecdote
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In the sweep and welter of its subject matter—dogma, history, fact, law, justice, anecdote, theory, prophecy—it almost suggests the Bible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Throughout the show, his chosen family is on stage with him, punctuating his stories with songs that give each anecdote an emotional button.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
He even was part of the team that saved Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an anecdote that took off during his campaign.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
He joked about AI's limitations with an anecdote at a lunch in Madrid, where he told guests that he had asked AI before his visit what he should say to Spanish bishops.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
It seemed everyone had a funny anecdote to share or a touching memory of a loved one.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
Fortunately, Benson has been so diligent in gathering papers and anecdota that he escapes from his own simplifications.
From Time Magazine Archive
Happily, this soon gives way to anecdota and reminiscence.
From Time Magazine Archive
Of such anecdota there are many collections; the earliest was probably L. A. Muratori's, in 1709.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 by Various
"We've known from anecdotes for 100 years that vipers tend to be resistant to their own venom," Carroll said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
WSJ readers weighed in on the trend with anecdotes, opinions, and of course, a few jokes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Eastern, and the Federal Reserve’s beige book of economic anecdotes, due at 2 p.m.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
His anecdotes are punctuated with nervous laughter, although he's better at making eye contact than when we first met in the Killers' heyday.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
I told him the same anecdotes I told you today, with the bullies and Uncle Phil, and Todd and his hair.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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