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legends

NOUN
story of the past, often fictitious
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STRONGEST
non-fiction truth




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Broadly similar to the iron-block boat anchors that powered ’60s-era Triumphs, MGs and other British legends, Mazda’s four-banger has an aluminum block; dual overhead cams with four valves per cylinder; and electronic fuel injection.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Soccer fans excited about the 2026 World Cup coming to the U.S. this summer have seen more headlines about ticket prices than legends like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland playing stateside.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Insight from former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and one-time teammate David Beckham, as well as a gripping soundtrack from one half of 1990s dance music legends Orbital, make it a compelling watch.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The latest series of BBC TV comedy-drama Beyond Paradise is leaning into the myths and legends of the South West.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

They remembered their histories with their voices and bodies, repeating them over and over until the stories became part of them, and the legends were as real as their own tongues and lungs and hearts.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee



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