myth
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Deutsche Bank analysts call the old adage “sell in May and go away” a myth, though their own calculations aren’t quite as dismissive of the approach.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
While there is little doubt it was mined in India, its history thereafter is a mixture of myth and fact, with several countries including Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan also laying claim to the gem.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
But a few years ago, I started to dismantle that myth — one “master chef” chicken at a time.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
"The myth that golf is exclusive or inaccessible is not the reality on the ground," he argues, though he notes barriers still exist - including cost and perception.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
“Major Finch was the exception. He was not seduced by the myth of the Marine Corps.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
Vocabulary lists containing myth
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Fake It 'Til You Make It: Synonyms for "False"
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