anecdote
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The point is to be wary of argument by anecdote, since the trading database is a big haystack, and journalists are pattern-seeking animals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
A revealing anecdote from the early pages of the book: Tana turned away Barbara Sinatra’s offer to buy out the restaurant for a night for Frank Sinatra’s birthday at $25,000.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
One New York Times report made the rounds particularly because of its opening anecdote about the candidate disappearing at a critical juncture because he needed a nap.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026
While we’re on the topic of Brin and Lake Tahoe, let me share another early anecdote that illuminates the mindset I’m referring to, and that I wrote about way back in 1999.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
The anecdote elevated Dick’s opinion of Little Perry; he began to see more of him, and, like Willie-Jay, though for dissimilar reasons, gradually decided that Perry possessed unusual and valuable qualities.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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
Amusing anecdotes and lessons strengthen an otherwise straightforward chronicle.
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
She said she knew of people dying after believing anecdotes about unproven cancer treatment.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
“In all gatherings he at once became the center of attraction, having a ready command of language and a constant fund of amusing anecdotes and experiences.”
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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