Examples of true story in a Sentence
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The musical tells the true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish man wrongly arrested for a crime in 1915 Georgia and his wife Lucille’s fight to exonerate him.
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Jenelle Riley, Variety, 17 May 2024
Based on a true story, Belle ultimately plays a key role in England's campaign to abolish slavery.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
The actress sat down with British Vogue to discuss her upcoming series, Joan, the six-part ITV drama that follows the true story of Britain’s notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
Inspired by a life changing moment with her nanny family, Butterflies for Dada follows the true story of Mazzy and her little family: Papa, Dada, and her nanny Luisa Loo.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2024
The British indie is based on the true story of Henry Cyril Paget, fifth Marquess of Anglesey, who was once one of the richest men in Britain but died penniless and forgotten at the age of 29 in France.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2024
The film, which is based on a true story, follows four best friends who embark on a trip to see Brady play in the 2017 Super Bowl, the year the quarterback led the New England Patriots to a victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Left for Dead: Shipwreck, Treachery and Survival at the Edge of the World
The true story of five castaways abandoned on the Falkland Islands during the War of 1812―a tale of treachery, shipwreck, isolation, and the desperate struggle for survival.
—Eric Jay Dolin, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2024
The singer plays herself in the episode based on the true story of how cast member Marcel Spears' first child was almost born at a Beyoncé concert.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 6 May 2024
Jenelle Riley, Variety, 17 May 2024
Based on a true story, Belle ultimately plays a key role in England's campaign to abolish slavery.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
The actress sat down with British Vogue to discuss her upcoming series, Joan, the six-part ITV drama that follows the true story of Britain’s notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
Inspired by a life changing moment with her nanny family, Butterflies for Dada follows the true story of Mazzy and her little family: Papa, Dada, and her nanny Luisa Loo.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2024
The British indie is based on the true story of Henry Cyril Paget, fifth Marquess of Anglesey, who was once one of the richest men in Britain but died penniless and forgotten at the age of 29 in France.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2024
The film, which is based on a true story, follows four best friends who embark on a trip to see Brady play in the 2017 Super Bowl, the year the quarterback led the New England Patriots to a victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Left for Dead: Shipwreck, Treachery and Survival at the Edge of the World
The true story of five castaways abandoned on the Falkland Islands during the War of 1812―a tale of treachery, shipwreck, isolation, and the desperate struggle for survival.
—Eric Jay Dolin, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2024
The singer plays herself in the episode based on the true story of how cast member Marcel Spears' first child was almost born at a Beyoncé concert.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 6 May 2024
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“True story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true%20story. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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