urban myth
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In this case, the idea dated back to an urban myth that emerged in 2019 as a post on the anonymous message board 4Chan.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
UK special forces troops who served in Sarajevo during the siege have told the BBC the allegations are an "urban myth".
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
“There’s an urban myth that what you see above ground is mirrored below ground,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025
Similar to the urban myth with children, which is that more kids are getting sick more frequently post-pandemic, a similar belief is circulating that more people are getting more sick in post-pandemic winters.
From Salon • Dec. 14, 2023
It was nothing more than an urban myth, but Rowan believed it just enough that it kept him from wanting to stand out.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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