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as-told-to

American

[az-tohld-too] / ˌæzˈtoʊldˌtu /

adjective

(of a biographical account) written by a professional author using information from personal conversations with the subject.

noun

an as-told-to biography.

Etymology

Origin of as-told-to

First recorded in 1925–30

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as-told-to

In this as-told-to interview, Hahn shares the backstory.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2024

Crossley, 37-year-old mother of three and former Florida State swimmer, offered a candid look into her disability in an as-told-to piece published last week, after the controversial comments, on Today.com.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2024

In an as-told-to essay published by Insider, Isbell lambasted the entertainment industry’s commercialization of tragedy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2022

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Grant, and condensed and edited for clarity.

From Slate ● Apr. 22, 2022

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Joseph Falise, director of nursing for critical care and progressive care at the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics.

From Slate ● Jan. 4, 2022

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