tell a story
Example Sentences
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But other years’ experiences tell a story of momentum reversals.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
These films are not trying to have a wide effect on moviegoers, much less strive for something timeless; they simply want to tell a story and do it in an entertaining way.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
They tell a story of a society under acute economic stress, where the old engines of growth have stopped working.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
Tuna says he’s not trying to tell a story with the windows.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026
Beto was extra helpful and affectionate, but Cari was withdrawn, still fuming over Naomi’s refusal to tell a story.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
