backstory
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Steinbeck never points to a definitive incitement to explain her behavior, instead writing, “I believe there are monsters born in the world to human parents” to open a chapter devoted to Cathy’s backstory.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
Look forward to a delightful movie with a wild backstory: Its corporate ownership tried to bury Coyote vs.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
They're also the backstory of the whole show.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The overall tongue-in-cheekiness of “Lanterns” makes it wobbly stuff for allegory, but the more alarming aspect is the John Stewart backstory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Meanwhile, Coach Douglas and Reggie worked to create a credible backstory for the person Reggie was to become.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
Dramatic backstories about "secret inventions" or "industry breakthroughs"
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Lee, the South Korea fan from Orange County, believes that the two immigrant communities share love and respect because they often have similar backstories.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
His script is richly layered with character details and heartwrenching backstories that encourage the viewer to go deeper, to spend time analyzing their own discomfort.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
Thorne created “vast” backstories for each kid, even if only snippets — like Piggy’s love of the Marx Brothers — appear on screen.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
The bus was packed with a motley group of men and women who represented the spectrum of ages, neighborhoods, backstories, and motivations.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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