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story line

British  

noun

  1. the plot of a book, film, play, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The burden has only begun to ease in the past week after the news site’s story gained national attention and a GoFundMe page brought in roughly $100,000 in contributions.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2023

The story gained wider attention this week when it was first picked up by the regional news outlet Heartland Signal and then by national outlets.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2022

His story gained further national attention after his home was adapted and transformed by the BBC's DIY SOS team.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2021

Johnson’s story gained national attention after reality star Kim Kardashian West advocated for her release from prison.

From Fox News • Aug. 27, 2020

Thus much had the story gained from the time of Fabian to that of Hall.

From Historic Doubts on the Life and Reign of King Richard the Third by Walpole, Horace

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