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tale

[teyl] / teɪl /




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The Luckin Coffee scandal remains a cautionary tale for many international investors after the Chinese company admitted fabricating sales.

From BBC

As a standalone film, it’s a succinct tale of determination, and a very fun way to spend a Friday night.

From Salon

The strategic logic is clear, but Big Food’s history of mega-mergers is a cautionary tale.

From The Wall Street Journal

From “Poor Things” to “Lisa Frankenstein,” what do today’s revisions of Mary Shelley’s immortal tale mean — especially when women are doing the reanimating?

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Clark asks us to regard the tale of the two pastors’ ruination as comparable to modern-day instances of reputational destruction.

From The Wall Street Journal