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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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Kim masterfully blends humor and heart, sharing anecdotes from her own life, and showcasing how laughter can be a source of strength, connection, and resilience.
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Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Emmy-winning producer Dan Forer shared a memorable anecdote about Gumbel in a statement on social media.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
In response, the actress offered the most unexpected anecdote.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
The story piled on anecdotes from decades past, like how Southwest had used plastic boarding position markers until 2002, when post-9/11 airport security changes forced it to change.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Emmy-winning producer Dan Forer shared a memorable anecdote about Gumbel in a statement on social media.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
In response, the actress offered the most unexpected anecdote.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
The story piled on anecdotes from decades past, like how Southwest had used plastic boarding position markers until 2002, when post-9/11 airport security changes forced it to change.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Anecdote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anecdote. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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