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exempla

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plural of exemplum

as in parables

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The pair’s mysterious interactions in the early chapters give way to a series of parables of doubt and belief, in which a rational character is confronted by an irrational event—and immediately convinced of its absolute truth.

— Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Jesus taught his followers by his remarkable example, including innumerable healings, as well as through his sermons and parables.

— Eric Bashor, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026

Definition of parables

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Likewise, Schoenbrun specializes in zeitgeisty fables about 21st century isolation.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Explore the Wild West from the back of a rickety wagon as characters share famed fables about Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox, Pecos Bill, John Henry and Hekeke.

— Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of fables

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Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a hodgepodge of financial advice and confusing diagrams held together by anecdotes from Kiyosaki’s childhood.

— Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
The sporting anecdotes appear reassuring for Haaland, but Patrick Mahomes provides a strong reason for caution.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of anecdotes

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Story facilitation, a process of helping individuals discover and articulate their experiences as meaningful narratives, empowers leaders and teams.

— Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
In an era of polarization and oversimplified historical narratives, American women need not nostalgia but a new fleet of American Girls who can tell difficult, dangerous, heartbreaking and tenacious stories of lives past.

— Tara Strauch, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

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