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Information received from other people that cannot be substantiated
“He'd heard the dubious tale of the molecule map before from his colleagues, and had concluded he couldn't believe something so incredible since there was no evidence.”
Traditional stories that embody a belief regarding some fact, or phenomenon of experience
Plural for a fictitious or true narrative or story, especially one that is imaginatively recounted
“Like the myth of Hercules, the legend of Samson is a tale recounted in many cultures.”
Plural for a lie or fictitious misrepresentation
“He's always ready to spin a tall tale about the one that got away.”
(obsolete) Plural for a total number counted or recorded
“Both number twice a day the milky dams, and once she takes the tale of all the lambs.”
Plural for a version or narrative of events or facts
Plural for the act of disparaging or belittling
Plural for a kind of narrative poem, typically adapted for recitation or singing
Plural for the reporting of news, especially by an eyewitness
Plural for the storyline of a narrative work
Plural for something considered in its entirety or as a whole
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