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myth

[mith] / mɪθ /


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This myth, among others, such as California’s economic dominance and its reputation as a peaceful liberal haven, Didion sought to problematize in her writing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

In this case, the idea dated back to an urban myth that emerged in 2019 as a post on the anonymous message board 4Chan.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

In Maggie O’Farrell’s “Land,” an ecstatic father informs his son that “myth is fact and fact is myth, and both are embodied in the land itself.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

He said that the actress’ “strength and poise” were critical to bringing the myth to life on the big screen.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

It wasn’t every day you got proof of myth, but if this wasn’t proof, he didn’t know what was.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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