life story
noun
: the things that have happened to someone in life
a life story that includes a childhood of extreme poverty
She told us her life story.
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The immediate aftermath was devastating for Ono, a prolific artist and musician whose life story is being shared as never before in Yoko, a new biography from journalist and author David Sheff (out March 25 from Simon & Schuster).
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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Getting a glimpse into Garten’s life story is fascinating, and her cheerful demeanor and can-do attitude will galvanize you to chase your dreams.
—Meg Zukin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Apart from being a champion boxer, successful businessman and preacher, George Foreman — who died Friday at age 76 — also helped bring his life story to the big screen in 2023.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The Yale graduate and former folk singer who always wore his trademark cowboy boots knew every waiter's name and life story at the Washington, D.C., bistro Café Milano that was practically his home.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Getting a glimpse into Garten’s life story is fascinating, and her cheerful demeanor and can-do attitude will galvanize you to chase your dreams.
—Meg Zukin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Apart from being a champion boxer, successful businessman and preacher, George Foreman — who died Friday at age 76 — also helped bring his life story to the big screen in 2023.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The Yale graduate and former folk singer who always wore his trademark cowboy boots knew every waiter's name and life story at the Washington, D.C., bistro Café Milano that was practically his home.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Life story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20story. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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