anecdotes
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The defence then began presenting their arguments with personal anecdotes from family members.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
"When you dive into the Iliad, you really understand that Homer was an Anatolian. You find anecdotes and cultural references that are completely unknown elsewhere," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
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
He shot pool now and then at the Playboy Mansion, collected guns, dyed his white hair jet-black and trundled out anecdotes of Old Hollywood over three-hour lunches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
I did not put aside my sloth for the sake of a few amusing anecdotes.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
