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In others, it is about the drama and suspense of a well-told tale, or riveting sound effects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

The reasoning behind Crawley's continued selection is now well-told.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

Sometimes comfort lies in the deliciousness of a well-told revenge drama.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2023

“Real,” writes Tuan, “by contrast, is the well-told story.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2021

It is quite characteristic of him at his best: well-told; several rhetorical monologues; a little essay on Love by the way.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton