story line
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Plus, fans of the series want a new single-player story line, and giving them one will boost upfront game sales.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
“The Mandalorian and Grogu” also stems from a streaming series and does not continue the story line of the traditional “Star Wars” saga films that follow the Skywalker family.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
While AI is a dominant story line on Wall Street, big hedge funds are dealing with other crosscurrents, from fears in the debt markets to geopolitical tensions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
"The story line is close to my heart as my uncle John, who is like a brother to me, has been undergoing cancer treatment," she said.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
“I thought that was the story line for the show,” Shanti whispered to Nicole.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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