tell a story

Example Sentences

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But other years’ experiences tell a story of momentum reversals.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 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

Those snippets tell a story within the story.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

It was almost out of panic and fear both, if we get this wrong — our first movie was a failure — if we mess up, we’ll never be able to tell a story again.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

The ways to order material are as plentiful as the ways to tell a story.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker