adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
an apocryphal story (= one that is well-known but probably not true )
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There are many apocryphal stories about him.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
story
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There are apocryphal stories of them cleaning out thousands of pounds worth of stock in a matter of days.
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In one apocryphal story that circulated on trading floors years ago, Black once tried to execute several trades using his model.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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I am still not sure whether these stories were apocryphal or not, but the danger was clearly present.
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In another, slightly later apocryphal work, the Acts of Thomas, the issue is further clarified.
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In one apocryphal story that circulated on trading floors years ago, Black once tried to execute several trades using his model.
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It is difficult now to tell which tales are real and which apocryphal .
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The bagel has a rich history, though its origin is somewhat apocryphal .
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The story might or might not have been apocryphal .
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The whole story may be apocryphal .