narrative

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as in tale
a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel in such narratives as "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" and "The Purloined Letter," Edgar Allan Poe essentially created the modern detective story

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Recent Examples of narrative However, data on consumer prices due on Wednesday could threaten the upbeat narrative if inflation rates are above expectations, posing a challenge for high-flying stocks. Lewis Krauskopf, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024 No matter how convincing the narrative, the truth is, protecting our well-being is non-negotiable. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024 At the heart of the narrative is Srija’s relationship with her mother Valli, whose support proves crucial amid mounting societal pressures. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024 Instead, she’s celebrated as more of a mythic figure, the specifics of her arduous journeys on the Underground Railroad overlooked in favor of sweeping heroic narratives. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for narrative 
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  • Maybe even more than surprise story of the year Indiana, Arizona State looks interesting in the Playoff given its offensive weaponry.
    The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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  • But sales also told a tale of two markets, with its domestic and U.S. markets continuing to see slower sales growth, while international and especially Asia have provided new sales growth channels.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The project is heavy on woozy tales of the erotic ups and emotional downs of falling hard, and the deadpan, adrift flows of Scoob and friends, like professional skirt-chaser Shaudy Kash, are like bumping Baby Smoove and Veeze with brain fog.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • The Platform 2 seems to commence from the aftermath of that revolutionary gesture, even as the eventual reintroduction of a familiar face calls the chronology of events into question.
    A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2024
  • The later chronology, meanwhile, is sometimes blurred by the wearying cyclical repetition of addiction itself.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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  • Burroughs, the author of the novella the film is based on, had a similar encounter with his second wife, writer Joan Vollmer.
    Barry Levitt, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Otherwise, the film is remarkably faithful to Charles Dickens’ original novella, preserving the gothic elements and darker themes without too much sentimentality.
    Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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  • So far, the 39th president of the United States is the only living ex-president to signal his willingness to be there for the second inauguration ceremony in the country's history where a former president is returning to the White House.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • However, that’s changing; the 2023–24 season saw the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) approve 11 World Cup events on U.S. soil—the most in history—including four alpine events.
    Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • Nearly 80% of homeowners own a potentially appreciating asset other than their primary residence, which the Aspen Institute defines as retirement accounts, stocks and bonds, business equity, other real estate and other financial assets, including cryptocurrency.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
  • To put that another way, if large accounts post about a series, then this can seriously sway how other people see it.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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  • Bensinger and Garrison tell the story with patience and care, blending narration, interviews, and absolutely bonkers F.B.I. audio, which is scary and funny, with the quality of high-grade eavesdropping.
    Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2024
  • In voice-over narration, Angela communicated directly to the audience and shared her innermost thoughts — sometimes eloquent, sometimes inane but always authentic to the volatile experience of being a teenager.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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  • He was booked into jail just after 10 p.m., Davidson County Sheriff's Office record showed.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Eight Latino Republicans now serve in the state Legislature, doubling the former record set just two years ago.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024

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“Narrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrative. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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