personal anecdote

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From Slate • Nov. 29, 2024

Haley is reviving the personal anecdote she would give in South Carolina — almost verbatim.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023

With actors it often came with a personal anecdote revealing an unexpected side to a character.

From Washington Times • Feb. 1, 2021

When asked what part of basketball he missed the most during the pandemic, James pivoted to a more personal anecdote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2020

We have his works, but then they are not supplemented by personal anecdote and letters, and the reminiscences of contemporaries.

From Dreamthorp A Book of Essays Written in the Country by Smith, Alexander