myth
Example Sentences
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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
Over time, though, the moment has taken on the shape of a familiar fashion myth: the chance meeting that changes everything.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
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
For years, the notion was unproven, somewhere in the realm of received wisdom or suburban myth.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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