true story

noun

: an account of something that really happened

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The Six Triple Eight tells the true story of the only all-Black unit of the Women’s Army Corp to serve in Europe in World War II. Eric Andersson, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024 The superstar reveals her true story in the first part of a two-part memoir. 4. The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024 In theaters Friday, Dec. 6. 'Unstoppable' Based on the true story of Anthony Robles, the Arizona State University wrestler who won an NCAA title despite being born with one leg. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024 Shared by Netflix on Monday (Nov. 25), the preview gives a deeper look at the drama, based on the true story of the all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for true story 

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