tell a story

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Sonny Baker has just started to tell a story about a bike he bought from someone on Facebook Marketplace and a tomahawk steak when the video call goes dead.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 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

“If you’re going to tell a story, there’s only one I want,” he went on.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams