- plural of tale.
tales
Example Sentences
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A fittingly Gothic flavor permeates these tales, which feature hauntings, hatreds and furtive passions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The genre has become increasingly important to streamers as stories about first loves, high school drama and coming-of-age tales connect with a wide demographic, from young people to older generations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Actress and author Celia Imrie will speak about her memoir Elegant Hustler, in which she shares tales from her travels, from Arctic quests for the Northern Lights to exploring India's railways.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
He called on him to quit and injected further tales of alleged cruelty into the discussion.
From Slate ● Aug. 8, 2026
“A thousand pardons, Lord Lateef, whose tales of victory are as long as his beard.”
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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