folklore
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Its notoriously long waiting lists - often stretching across decades - became part of city folklore, while critics saw the club as a symbol of influence shaped by personal networks and family legacy.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The original San Diego staging, which stressed Mexican folklore, was charming but static.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
"There may be some particular Canadian folklore that comes with it -- some of the values of the co-founders that are going to permeate," she said.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
She points to an upcoming DreamWorks animated film steeped entirely in Philippine folklore that she is currently working on.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Her battle with Sheriff Clark became part of the folklore of the voting rights campaign.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
Vocabulary lists containing folklore
Literary Genres - Introductory
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Literary Genres - Advanced
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