as in tale
a detailed description of a series of real or fictional events taking place over a long period of time
The saga of Beowulf recounts the hero's travels as he hunts the monster Grendel.
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The duo end up traveling through time to see some of the most famous heroes and villains from all eras of the saga — including Anakin (Matt Lanter), Han Solo (A.J. LoCascio) and the Child — in a fun throwback movie all about the merry holiday Life Day.
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Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Netflix captures the saga of Dutch and Razzlekhan in Biggest Heist Ever, a new documentary airing Dec. 6.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
If the appeals court ruling stands, the next chapter in the TikTok saga will likely unfold in the Supreme Court, where legal experts predict a contentious debate over the intersection of national security and free speech.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Flynn and Gerhart’s book, which began with their coverage of Berg’s assassination in his driveway and followed the Order’s saga through the federal pursuit, investigation, and prosecution, is remarkably detailed.
—Ali Winston, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Netflix captures the saga of Dutch and Razzlekhan in Biggest Heist Ever, a new documentary airing Dec. 6.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
If the appeals court ruling stands, the next chapter in the TikTok saga will likely unfold in the Supreme Court, where legal experts predict a contentious debate over the intersection of national security and free speech.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Flynn and Gerhart’s book, which began with their coverage of Berg’s assassination in his driveway and followed the Order’s saga through the federal pursuit, investigation, and prosecution, is remarkably detailed.
—Ali Winston, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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The project is heavy on woozy tales of the erotic ups and emotional downs of falling hard, and the deadpan, adrift flows of Scoob and friends, like professional skirt-chaser Shaudy Kash, are like bumping Baby Smoove and Veeze with brain fog.Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
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But sales also told a tale of two markets, with its domestic and U.S. markets continuing to see slower sales growth, while international and especially Asia have provided new sales growth channels.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Maybe even more than surprise story of the year Indiana, Arizona State looks interesting in the Playoff given its offensive weaponry.The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Burroughs, the author of the novella the film is based on, had a similar encounter with his second wife, writer Joan Vollmer.Barry Levitt, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Otherwise, the film is remarkably faithful to Charles Dickens’ original novella, preserving the gothic elements and darker themes without too much sentimentality.Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Saga.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saga. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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