true story

noun

: an account of something that really happened

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Pic is the true story of the 1977 kidnapping that made aspiring Indianapolis entrepreneur Tony Kiritsis an eccentric outlaw folk hero. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025 But the true story isn’t just about microchips or market share. Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The film, which stars Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, is based on a true story. Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025 The film tells the true story of two young men who journey from Scotland to America to test their mettle in the cutthroat world of hip-hop. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for true story

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“True story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true%20story. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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