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also anecdota
as in stories
a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally
told us once again that anecdote about the dog and the bike
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Recent Examples of anecdotes
In the memoir/photo album, the actress shares previously unseen snapshots from her nine decades on the planet accompanied by observations and anecdotes as only MacLaine can deliver them.
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Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Those results, alongside anecdotes from workers and criticisms against the two companies from governments, scholars and others, are used as the crux of Oxfam’s argument throughout the complaint.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
Her accomplished film intricately intertwines memories and anecdotes with the urgency of artistic vocation and the tangled strands of history.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
So many quotes, so many anecdotes — and there was one more, delicious stop left.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
It is relayed informally through anecdotes and advice from colleagues.
—Andrew Binns, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
For over 50 years, researchers have shared compelling anecdotes about baleen whales seemingly coordinating behavior over long distances, but the stories have remained just that—stories.
—Joanna Thompson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Clark is among the scientists who have numerous anecdotes about whales synchronizing their behavior from great distances.
—Joanna Thompson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Their conversation was a blend of personal anecdotes, professional triumphs, and a profound commitment to community and cultural legacy.
—Nancy Wang, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Those results, alongside anecdotes from workers and criticisms against the two companies from governments, scholars and others, are used as the crux of Oxfam’s argument throughout the complaint.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
Her accomplished film intricately intertwines memories and anecdotes with the urgency of artistic vocation and the tangled strands of history.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
So many quotes, so many anecdotes — and there was one more, delicious stop left.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
It is relayed informally through anecdotes and advice from colleagues.
—Andrew Binns, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
For over 50 years, researchers have shared compelling anecdotes about baleen whales seemingly coordinating behavior over long distances, but the stories have remained just that—stories.
—Joanna Thompson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Clark is among the scientists who have numerous anecdotes about whales synchronizing their behavior from great distances.
—Joanna Thompson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Their conversation was a blend of personal anecdotes, professional triumphs, and a profound commitment to community and cultural legacy.
—Nancy Wang, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Anecdotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anecdotes. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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