tell a story
Example Sentences
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“The towers tell a story about Los Angeles,” Gipson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
But other years’ experiences tell a story of momentum reversals.
From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026
Economically, it’s possible to tell a story of U.S. growth that powers through higher oil prices, but it’s a stretch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
These films are not trying to have a wide effect on moviegoers, much less strive for something timeless; they simply want to tell a story and do it in an entertaining way.
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026
It’s a depiction of the last meal that Jesus shares with his disciples, and Leonardo uses the mural to tell a story about how the disciple Judas betrays Jesus.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
