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Recent Examples of urban legend
The tales shared on the show were adaptations of public domain fairy tales, urban legends and short stories that were brought to life by an impressive young cast that included Ross Hull, Daniel DeSanto and JoAnna Garcia Swisher.
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The plot follows a group of law enforcement officers investigating a series of mysterious murders connected to the infamous Route 666, blending supernatural elements with urban legend for a suspenseful ride through the dark history of the road.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 5 Oct. 2024
The film — about a white graduate student researching an urban legend about a Black son of a slave who was lynched for falling in love with a white woman — offers complex questions for viewers to ponder.
—EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
The story was a fabrication and was soon debunked, but has now been revitalized on TikTok (the urban legend was seemingly inspired by a similar scene from Mean Girls).
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The plot follows a group of law enforcement officers investigating a series of mysterious murders connected to the infamous Route 666, blending supernatural elements with urban legend for a suspenseful ride through the dark history of the road.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 5 Oct. 2024
The film — about a white graduate student researching an urban legend about a Black son of a slave who was lynched for falling in love with a white woman — offers complex questions for viewers to ponder.
—EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
The story was a fabrication and was soon debunked, but has now been revitalized on TikTok (the urban legend was seemingly inspired by a similar scene from Mean Girls).
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urban legend
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What Experts Say About Mucinex and Fertility It's all based on hearsay and there are no recent studies showing Mucinex can boost fertility, experts say.Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Sep. 2024
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The evidence for the efficacy of most nootropic ingredients lies in a gray area somewhere between hearsay and the robust clinical trials used to approve pharmaceuticals.Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 24 Sep. 2024
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Posey had a talent for cutting through the noise during his career behind the plate, tackling problems head-on, carving a direct path and avoiding the trap of overthinking.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Everyone is dealing with information overload, and the most effective way to cut through the noise is through personal relationships.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Despite the possibility that he or one of his beloved teammates may get moved before the deadline, trade rumors aren’t really a topic of discussion among Terry and his teammates.Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Harry appeared at the New York Times' DealBook summit Wednesday and addressed rumors of a split with Meghan.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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But the hearings, and a subsequent report of recommendations by the fact-finder, have been postponed at CTU’s request, according to the district.Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
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Disappointing media rights bids across the major European soccer leagues have clubs turning to stadium renovations as a path to grow revenue, says ratings agency Morningstar DBRS in a new report.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Hot sauce: This won't make the final dish hot, but if anyone is sensitive, it can be skipped.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Fill a bucket with hot, soapy water and a squirt of dish soap.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Armie Hammer's Aunt 'Wasn't Shocked' By Abuse Allegations By Kayla Caldwell Contributing Entertainment Writer 0 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Armie Hammer is making light of those cannibalism rumors in a new music video.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Cher and Bill wound up at a hotel and checked in around 4 a.m. into separate rooms to keep any unwanted gossip about her and Bono away — but wound up sleeping together.Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement World & Nation Georgia suspends talks on joining European Union, accusing bloc of blackmail Nov. 28, 2024 EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and enlargement commissioner Marta Kos released a joint statement Sunday on the Georgian government’s decision to suspend negotiations.Sophiko Megrelidze, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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Yoon’s office hasn’t said whether the two governments discussed the possibility of South Korea supplying weapons to Ukraine in his talks with Umerov.Kim Tong-Hyung, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
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The movie also introduces us to the painful humiliation of Palestinians at the border crossing and gives intimations that Siham took this political situation to heart.Jessica Stern, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2013
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Comedy blends with intimations of the darkest aspects of our natures, and of everyday life.New York Times, New York Times, 8 July 2024
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