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story

[stawr-ee, stohr-ee] / ˈstɔr i, ˈstoʊr i /




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So we really deliberately and really defiantly tried to embrace the identity crisis of the character in how we told the story.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“The entire premise of this story relating to Don is false,” the spokesperson said, adding, “Don does not interface with the Federal Government on behalf of any company that he invests in or advises.”

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

“If a story is told well, if its history seems consistent, then the machinations putting it into place can be temporarily overlooked or turned into a fun story of their own,” Gordon said.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Posting on his Instagram story the night before, he said: "Ipswich! 9am tomorrow at the waterfront, see you there x."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

As Mutti told her the story about working in the zoo, about Papi being away fighting in Russia, and about our escape with Marlene from Dresden, the countess listened intently.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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