tell a different story

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: to show that something different is true from what someone says is true

He said he wasn't at the scene of the crime, but the fingerprints tell a different story.

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But supporters who knew her then tell a different story. —

Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024 But while Missouri voters tend to elect conservative leaders into a legislative majority, many of the issues that resonate with voters tell a different story. —

Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2024 But the standings this season tell a different story. —

Bychris Morris, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024 And Lady Gaga In Todd Phillips’ Brilliant Musical Return To A World Of Madness – Venice Film Festival ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Photos: All The Images Of Joaquin Phoenix And Lady Gaga What’s not funny is the Comscore/Screen Engine PostTrak audience exits for Joker 2, which tell a different story. —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tell a different story

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