tell a story

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Mr. Herman knows how to tell a story, and in “Founder’s Fire” he tells this one well, making a strong argument for the ultimate source of American greatness: the freedom to pursue one’s dreams.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 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

We sat outside on logs at the foot of the verandah and Musa offered to tell a story about Bra Spider.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah