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
They tell a story of a society under acute economic stress, where the old engines of growth have stopped working.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
He set the example that a solo should tell a story, begin sort of quietly, and then build to a big high-note finish or climax.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026
Dad himself used to tell a story about one time when Mother went off to fill a lecture engagement and left him in charge at home.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
