anecdote
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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
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
“Empire of Skulls” concludes with an anecdote that neatly captures the theory’s waning influence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
He sees claims of anti-American sentiment in Europe as greatly exaggerated -- and has an anecdote to prove it.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
It can only be defined by the anecdote, the chance encounter or the sentence overheard.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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
At oral argument, Solicitor General John Sauer could only provide anecdotes about newspaper clippings from China, but admitted that “no one knows” the true number.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Her book deploys a mix of compelling facts and anecdotes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
A quintessential cool dad casually sipping on an iced Diet Coke as he shares anecdotes about his passion for acting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Weber said his patients have relayed positive anecdotes regarding peptide use -- but cautioned such anecdotes are not enough to guide use more broadly, without deeper research.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 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
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