story

Example Sentences

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Zac, a “swaggering tormented fabulist,” had invented a back story in a city where money talks and no one speaks about its provenance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Last week, City assistant Pep Lijnders hinted Silva's nine-year spell at the club will end this summer, saying "every good story comes to an end".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Cain, in which the doctrinal maze is itself the story.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Intel’s story is still unfolding, but the setup is becoming harder to ignore.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

But I’ve already done the hardest part of accepting Theo’s help—I’ve told him the story of why I need help to begin with.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse