story arc

British

noun

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

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Unlike many freestyle rap hits, Children's Story was planned and written with a deliberate story arc.

From BBC ● Mar. 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

And then I also did teach the story arc, right?

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

How did the story arc of the album develop?

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2024

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