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Origin of storyline
First recorded in 1945–50
Vocabulary lists containing storyline
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It’s part art museum, part “Star Wars” theme park, part billionaire-collector’s vanity project whose overarching storyline is The Illustrator Strikes Back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
For example, there was a Wizard of Oz storyline that was released in real time with the premiere of Wicked: For Good.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026
It was about a man sharing a London flat with two single women - quite a daring storyline for that era.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The 39-year-old Irish actor said that she had an “incredible experience” leading the “Bridgerton” series, but her storyline is naturally winding down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
I even weigh in on scene blocking and storyline issues.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
Welcome to “The Breakdown,” the ESPN2 show in which Manning and Kuechly provide different perspectives from opposite sides of the ball, discussing strategy, preparation and key storylines heading into marquee NFL matchups.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
The latter seemingly bought into some of the era’s storylines and ringside magic, believing that a rousing speech to the wrestlers in the locker room would convince them to strike.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Ms. Rundell hints only obliquely at the significance of earlier storylines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The Netherlands forward's future is set to become one of the key storylines heading into the final three days of the transfer window.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Almost always, our storylines lead to a climactic battle fought with plastic lightsabers from the dollar store.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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