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back story

British

noun

the events which take place before, and which help to bring about, the events portrayed in a film

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Only later was a back story of justification added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Wellington’s back story is another Boston tangled tale External link.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

As a candidate, Fulop had a compelling back story: The Jersey native was the son of Jewish immigrants who ran a deli.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The former MP also has a compelling back story.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

For those unfamiliar with Weinraub’s bus, there’s a back story.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

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