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 task of piecing together Johnson's life story was left to Amelia Boivin, the constituent liaison in the Pawtucket mayor's office. CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024 Legendary guitarist, songwriter and producer Mike Campbell, best known for his decades in Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, is ready to tell his life story. Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 The film remains a tribute to Ray Charles’s cultural influence, musical genius, and resilience, inspiring audiences to connect with his life story. Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024 The Chicago Herald and Examiner agreed to pay Carl Wanderer for his life story. Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for life story 

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“Life story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20story. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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