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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?
Recent Examples on the Web
In this tale of two losing streaks, historic skids by the 2024 White Sox and 1997 Cubs would define their seasons and test the patience of their die-hard fans.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2024
The story opens with the rock troll leader telling the tale of Elsa and Anna with the help of a magical iridescent light.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 5 June 2024
Visit Bayeux to learn about the Bayeux Tapestry (which tells the tale of the Norman Conquest of England) before striking out on one of the many tours of the D-Day Landing Beaches, museums and cemeteries that set off from the area.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
Based on real events, this heartwarming tale of interspecies friendship stars Grant Gustin as Dan O’Neill, a state trooper who dreams of joining the K-9 unit.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 4 June 2024
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2024
The story opens with the rock troll leader telling the tale of Elsa and Anna with the help of a magical iridescent light.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 5 June 2024
Visit Bayeux to learn about the Bayeux Tapestry (which tells the tale of the Norman Conquest of England) before striking out on one of the many tours of the D-Day Landing Beaches, museums and cemeteries that set off from the area.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
Based on real events, this heartwarming tale of interspecies friendship stars Grant Gustin as Dan O’Neill, a state trooper who dreams of joining the K-9 unit.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 4 June 2024
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“Tale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tale. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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