anecdote
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Throughout the show, his chosen family is on stage with him, punctuating his stories with songs that give each anecdote an emotional button.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
The point is to be wary of argument by anecdote, since the trading database is a big haystack, and journalists are pattern-seeking animals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
One New York Times report made the rounds particularly because of its opening anecdote about the candidate disappearing at a critical juncture because he needed a nap.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026
And Wiseman relayed an amusing anecdote about Canadian Hansen, whose trip around the Moon was also his first time in space.
From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026
He had not meant to give up the anecdote about his obsession with The Mummy in his interview.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
Happily, this soon gives way to anecdota and reminiscence.
From Time Magazine Archive
Fortunately, Benson has been so diligent in gathering papers and anecdota that he escapes from his own simplifications.
From Time Magazine Archive
Of such anecdota there are many collections; the earliest was probably L. A. Muratori's, in 1709.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 by Various
"When you dive into the Iliad, you really understand that Homer was an Anatolian. You find anecdotes and cultural references that are completely unknown elsewhere," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
At oral argument, Solicitor General John Sauer could only provide anecdotes about newspaper clippings from China, but admitted that “no one knows” the true number.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Her book deploys a mix of compelling facts and anecdotes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
He barely had a moment to himself as multiple other alumni wanted to chat and grab photos with him, and Buford was happy to exchange excited, reminiscent anecdotes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
We often pass the time amusing ourselves with anecdotes about you.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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