as in tales
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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Then there are cautionary tales like the one in which a boy gets his fingers cut off for being a picky eater—stories about cause and effect, separation from loved ones, stealing, and death.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025 -
In the hour leading up to kick-off, there is a grim succession of similar tales from supporters who have been ripped off.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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Happy holidays and Forbes Daily will return to your inbox with the day’s top stories on January 3.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Joe Montana and Jerry Rice are among the San Francisco 49ers’ legends that are taking part in a new docuseries for AMC.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Parker, 60, opened about her time in the show as a preteen actress in an article highlighting 29 Broadway legends published in New York Magazine on April 7.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Sagas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sagas. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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