myth

Example Sentences

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The myth loomed large, but it was past tense -- until now.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

That they take advantage of the medical system is another myth.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

In Bengal, the form flourished in jatra - a rural, open-air spectacle of music, myth and melodrama that often rivalled cinema in reach, though not in rewards.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But Rome owes to him the most famous foundation myth of antiquity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“Major Finch was the exception. He was not seduced by the myth of the Marine Corps.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy