tales
Example Sentences
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Hicks was deferential to the Democratic candidates who have long served in public office and have compelling personal tales and the experience to take the helm of the state.
From Los Angeles Times
They grew up on tales of legendary coach Herb Brooks, Mike Eruzione’s game-winning goal against the Russians and the win that made an entire generation of Americans believe in miracles.
His tales of Sherlock Holmes didn’t always present enough clues for readers—who could hardly be expected to compete with the brilliant detective—to deduce the solution on their own.
“Rumpelstiltskin” is surely one of the more peculiar tales in the Brothers Grimm canon.
In the absence of her sober recordings, many observers turned again to the fantastic folk tales.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
