story line
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Real life is less faithful to that neat story line, according to Tyler Goodspeed, a Harvard and Cambridge-trained economic historian and the chief economist of Exxon Mobil.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Fletcher said while it had been difficult to film the story line, she hoped it would raise awareness of the disease and encourage "people to prioritise their health".
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
SINGAPORE—The company behind TikTok has developed an artificial-intelligence model that can turn a single text prompt into a high-quality video with a story line, scene changes and distinctive characters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
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 • Dec. 23, 2025
While upstairs, her face hot from the air rushing out of the vent, Desdemona resisted this new twist in the story line.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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