story arc
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Like a long-standing sitcom, much of Guardiola's Manchester City career follows the same story arc: a bright September before his side begin to struggle.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
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
So they’ve learned this kind of story arc generally as a direct association.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 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
“So we’re trying to bring a lot of theatrical elements and story arc and all those things that involve the crowd, the participants, to really get involved in what they’re seeing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2025
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