legend
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I’m never gonna give you the legend — I’m never gonna give you the key to the buried treasure.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
The concept for “Backrooms” was born out of a type of internet legend known as a creepypasta.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
As the legend goes, tourists in Milan who grind their heels on the bull's testicles and spin in place three times are guaranteed good fortune and are destined to return.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
At the club that morning, Jim Gabbert, a 90-year-old member and Bay Area broadcasting legend, approached Frank and initiated a conversation that soon turned to the upcoming commodore election.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
As I listened to these rumors, he came alive in my mind as more legend than flesh.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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Academy Awards, List 5
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