tall tale
Example Sentences
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It is a frontier town, one that likes a drink, a tall tale from the outback and a weekend spent camping, which is what I planned to do after a few days in town.
From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2023
The preteen’s prank call came after an attorney for Carlee Russell admitted Monday that the Alabama woman spun a tall tale about her own abduction this month — which could also result in criminal charges.
From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023
For people who don't recognize Ballard as the most public face of a ridiculous tall tale accusing Wayfair of shipping stolen children in cabinets, the film's content may be extremely traumatizing.
From Salon • Jul. 22, 2023
His friends never realized the deception, enthralled by his ability to weave a tall tale.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2023
Just a tall tale from long ago that didn’t have anything to do with me?
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
