Sentence examples for the ballad from inspiring English sources

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the ballad

noun

A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.

  • The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander.

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"The Ballad" was developing.

(The Ballad is always in your head).

THE BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER, by Lawrence Osborne Hogarthh).

Call it the "Ballad of the Uncooperative Victim".

"The Ballad of Agincourt" shows Drayton's gift for pure narrative.

As I wrote the ballad I began to understand.

Today the ballad seems thoroughly dated and saccharine.

The ballad "Still" effectively evokes early Aretha Franklin.

We just finished something called "The Ballad of Ralph Nader".

TALLADEGA NIGHTS The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Opens today nationwide.

· The Ballad of Jack and Rose opens on 31 March.

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