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story arc

British  

noun

  1. a continuing storyline in a television series that gradually unfolds over several episodes

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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It also fits with his theory that the simulation encourages an up-and-down story arc, not a linear one.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 4, 2026

He had no interest in the familiar cradle-to-arena story arc, big on spectacle but short on substance.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 28, 2025

In the story arc we have reached the Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows, the finale of which will determine the appetite for a Cursed Child stage show.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2025

"When I first wrote the story of Seasons 2 and 3 it was one long story arc," he told Variety.

From Salon Dec. 29, 2024

Broadbridge said on Instagram that she planned for the show to be "back soon" and "with a whole new story arc".

From BBC Dec. 8, 2024

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