tell a story

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Visitors can interact with the exhibition by looking through peepholes to find photographs that tell a story.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Sonny Baker has just started to tell a story about a bike he bought from someone on Facebook Marketplace and a tomahawk steak when the video call goes dead.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Economically, it’s possible to tell a story of U.S. growth that powers through higher oil prices, but it’s a stretch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

There was no sign of the monster either, not since the attack on Harry, even though it was supposed to be time for Conor to tell a story in return.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness