tell a story

Example Sentences

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But other years’ experiences tell a story of momentum reversals.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Pooja's story, he says, "is fictional, but it's the reality for millions of women" and with Kamlesh's character, "we wanted to tell a story of sisterhood".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Economically, it’s possible to tell a story of U.S. growth that powers through higher oil prices, but it’s a stretch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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

At each house, she was invited inside, told to sit down, and urged to tell a story about some phase of her life.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry