story line

British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

While it was common for fiction about female protagonists to hinge on the marriage plot, “Ruth Hall” opens at a wedding, and follows Ruth as she works her way to an eventual lucrative career, a story line that journalists have been striving to replicate ever since.

From The Wall Street Journal

That story line has made “Hamnet” a tough sell for some potential viewers, especially parents who don’t think they can stomach the familial grief in the movie.

From The Wall Street Journal

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