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retelling

[ree-tel-ing] / riˈtɛl ɪŋ /


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His movie is a remarkable piece of autofiction, retelling his first experience with air travel as if it were a love story.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Making a purposefully idiosyncratic retelling of a classic tale came with its own challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

I don’t know whether or not he is a narcissist, but from your retelling, he is someone who has always looked out for himself.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

He loved retelling key moments in Sinclair family history, enlarging their importance.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart




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