anecdotes
Example Sentences
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To determine whether these issues go beyond anecdotes, ProPublica analyzed the data collected from every state by the CDC to look for patterns.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Even now as an adult, Tashjian said it's still difficult for her to fathom large numbers of people dying in any event, and she still gravitates toward individual anecdotes to help her understand 9/11's toll.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
"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
He was the first boyfriend in whom I confided about my family—really confided, the truth and not just amusing anecdotes.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
