legend
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As we walk through the passages and chambers of the castle’s upper floors, the legend of Anne the dark lady is scraped back in five stages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
Now it’s just confusing, especially since Reubens is widely regarded as a comedy legend.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Her 11 nominations — including artist of the year, song of the year and choreography — are a personal best for the music legend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
According to a different legend, in another fight with a giant, Finn threw some earth which missed, landed in the sea, and became what we now know to be the Isle of Man.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Details of Rivington’s exploits, founded more on legend than on fact, remain mysterious.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
The book expands outward, creating an enormous system of stories orbiting the sisters’ lives and legends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Last year's Glastonbury festival was headlined by The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo, with Sir Rod Stewart in the legends slot.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Since 1979, the Lakers had been owned by the Buss family, which oversaw an era in which the team racked up championships and put all-time legends in purple and gold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
"It's sad to see childhood legends turn into moral bankrupts," Heraskevych said.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Sefia recognized her from the legends about the Current: a stalwart sailor with skin like sunlight on honey and arms tattooed with birds and flowers.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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Academy Awards, List 5
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