Etymology
Origin of storyline
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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We hope people feel hope because there’s friendship and there’s a beautiful storyline inherent to it.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Gaming content creator Sophie Keen, known online as Cadaea, told BBC Newsbeat that she feels The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a good additional storyline for fans to enjoy.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The current “Comeback” storyline is the brighter side of the “AI Doc” coin in that Al’s glitches are surreal and hilarious at worst.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
The film also loosely draws on real South Asian flashpoints - from Pakistan's 'Operation Lyari' to India's demonetisation - blending geopolitics into its storyline.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
If I’d entered the quest gate by myself, I would have automatically played through the entire series storyline as Hayata.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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