retold

Example Sentences

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This editorial is hard to read, but unless we want to experience similar terror-driven antisemitic outrages in the future, the truth must be told and retold to and by people of good will.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

It’s a story that’s been retold in recent weeks amid the Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship to show how outbreaks sometimes lead to scientific breakthroughs.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

Chuckling as she retold the story, Fiona said: "Now do I look like the type?"

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

In a now-famous theme park moment, and one retold in the book, Atencio apologized to Disney, who shrugged off Atencio’s insecurity.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

When we asked Miss Trotter if he came back she said no, and Vonetta matched her sorrow when she retold it to Ma Charles.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia