retell

Example Sentences

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She’s made something different from your typical adaptation, a movie that brings a fresh perspective to a very old and frequently retold tale.

From Salon

Unfolding under the theatrical auspices of Imeldific, “Here Lies Love” retells the history of the Marcos years as a musical pageant.

From Los Angeles Times

But much like Baz Luhrmann’s “Romeo + Juliet,” she’s not trying to retell this famous tale; she’s reimagining it as the outsized, grand spectacle it has become in both public consciousness and personal affection.

From Salon

Decades of retelling this story means "kindliest" has now turned into "friendliest".

From BBC

With such vividly realized characters, the Coens portray a truth far larger than the crimes they purport to retell.

From Salon