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Ms. Miller, a scholar of classical literature, has retold the myths before.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2018

She figures she has retold the story of his letter and gift “a thousand times” and is still amazed every time she tells it.

From Washington Times • Apr. 6, 2015

He has retold the story of that day so many times, he apologizes to his wife and daughter for describing the scenes once more.

From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2011

Mr Nunn was evacuated to south Wales for his safety and now, 70 years on, he has retold his experiences on StoryVault.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2010

Hawthorne, in Tanglewood Tales, has retold the story of the Search for the Golden Fleece in a specially interesting manner.

From Introductory American History by Bourne, Henry Eldridge