story
noun
a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale.
stories
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pluralof story.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It was fronted by flagship news programme The Nine which covered Scottish, UK and international stories from a Scottish perspective.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Beyond business reporting, she enjoys writing data-driven stories and making graphics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
She shared her anti-vaping PSA via her Instagram stories on Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Mostly, as your letter illustrates, there are often rich and wonderful and challenging and even painful life stories behind terms like “renters” and “homeowners.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
Everyday stories like these proved to Mary that her Pickie had returned from the dead.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
