anecdotes
Example Sentences
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To determine whether these issues go beyond anecdotes, ProPublica analyzed the data collected from every state by the CDC to look for patterns.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Even now as an adult, Tashjian said it's still difficult for her to fathom large numbers of people dying in any event, and she still gravitates toward individual anecdotes to help her understand 9/11's toll.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
WSJ readers weighed in on the trend with anecdotes, opinions, and of course, a few jokes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
“Show me the data. I have feelings about this. There’s anecdotes about this. But I want to see the data. And I made that point at the regental level.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Giiiika recounted anecdotes about her own early experiences in America, as though they were all filled with subtle wisdom that Ifemelu would need.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
