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a
: a series of events or facts told or presented : account
b(1)
: a report of a private or confidential matter
dead men tell no tales
(2)
: a libelous report or piece of gossip
Examples of tale in a Sentence
The movie is a stirring tale of courage.
We listened to his familiar tale of woe as he talked again about the failure of his marriage.
He told us thrilling tales about his adventures as a pilot in the war.
Are you telling tales again? Or is that the truth?
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
The feel-good series, which is based on the books of the same name by Sherryl Woods, is a tale of friendship, family, and romance set in the fictional South Carolina town of Serenity.
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If only the state of the modern workplace were a Seussian tale.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
But his story ultimately serves as a cautionary tale for business owners who dream big without fully grasping the importance of their foundational responsibilities.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
The feel-good series, which is based on the books of the same name by Sherryl Woods, is a tale of friendship, family, and romance set in the fictional South Carolina town of Serenity.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
If only the state of the modern workplace were a Seussian tale.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tale
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“Tale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tale. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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