story line

British

noun

the plot of a book, film, play, etc

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Example Sentences

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Don’t expect the biggest media-industry story line of 2025 to die down anytime soon.

From Barron's

Olympic team narrative with an irresistible story line.

From Los Angeles Times

Vonn’s remarkable and inspiring comeback from injuries and a seven-year hiatus from top-level competitive skiing has injected the U.S. team narrative with an irresistible story line.

From Los Angeles Times

There is a story line to go along with the problem, and pressure is added by the process being timed.

From BBC

That story line didn’t stick for the 2007 film.

From The Wall Street Journal

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