back story
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Wellington’s back story is another Boston tangled tale External link.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
To me, the best stories have a great back story.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
First, there’s a pantomimed back story: During the overture, actors depicting the lovers as young teens flirt and are discouraged by adults.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
On Thursday, Franco Molina threw in another piece of the Anglo-Argentine back story.
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025
The penacho’s formal title — “Quetzal Feather Headdress” — understates the grandeur of a one-of-a-kind piece with a back story stretching back more than half a millennium.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025
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