lore

Example Sentences

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To be fair to Lord Reid, he made those distinctions at the time but his caveats have been lost in Whitehall lore.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The island fortress entered American cultural lore after a 1962 escape by three inmates, which became an inspiration for the film "Escape from Alcatraz" starring Clint Eastwood.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Rather than shun the growing underground of youthful hackers, he had been attending meetings of the Homebrew Computer Club, where young Altair and Commodore users met to trade their tiny software programs and swap lore.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The king solemnly advises the adventurers on how, according to lore, elephants became revered participants in the history of his people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

I circle the alcove, admiring all the bits of Belle lore.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton