running story
Americannoun
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a story continued in subsequent issues of a newspaper or magazine; serial.
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a story sent to the compositor in takes.
Example Sentences
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That’s also what this book is doing in the larger sense, finding a running story of this cultural moment.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2020
Today marks a significant moment in this long running story.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2019
“Our running story together didn’t start until last year,” the father offered.
From Washington Times • Jul. 22, 2017
When there’s a big multiday running story, you almost can’t push too much.
From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2016
These men had no interest in the routine of the "running story."
From The Tempering by Buck, Charles Neville
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