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as in tale
a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel
he's a talented writer, but his quirky stories will never find a wide readership
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as in anecdote
a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally
Grandpa is always telling stories about what it was like growing up on a farm
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as in news
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
a story in the morning paper about plans for a new library
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as in chronology
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
gave us the whole story of the accident
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as in whisper
a rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature
stories going around that the old man had died with thousands of dollars hidden under his mattress
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as in lie
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive
she tells stories just to get attention, so don't believe that stuff about her father being somebody important
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For visitors, understanding this context in advance helps make sense of the powerful stories found in its streets and public spaces.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Fake images of real people, real images of fake people; fake stories about real things, real stories about fake things.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 3 May 2025
However, her story now has a happy ending with the arrival of a new canine support dog.
—David Chiu, People.com, 3 May 2025
In this story: hair, Virginie Moreira; makeup, Ammy Drammeh; grooming, Yuko Fredriksson; braiding, Lorraine Dublin, Angela Torio Rivera; manicurist, Adam Slee; tailor, Judith Grant.
—Malick Bodian, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Fake images of real people, real images of fake people; fake stories about real things, real stories about fake things.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 3 May 2025
However, her story now has a happy ending with the arrival of a new canine support dog.
—David Chiu, People.com, 3 May 2025
In this story: hair, Virginie Moreira; makeup, Ammy Drammeh; grooming, Yuko Fredriksson; braiding, Lorraine Dublin, Angela Torio Rivera; manicurist, Adam Slee; tailor, Judith Grant.
—Malick Bodian, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
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Returning to the wuxia genre that has defined much of his illustrious career, Tsui explains his approach to this latest adaptation of the classic martial arts tale.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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The best film version of Finney’s tale is the ‘70s one with Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Veronica Cartwright, Jeff Goldblum, and Leonard Nimoy.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
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To make things more confusing, the 3D Metroid Prime saga is slotted between the earlier OG Metroid games, and to this day Nintendo continues to add new entries to the chronology.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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However, with former content supplier Disney among those going it alone and striking their own chronology deals, and sports rights now scattered in France, Canal+ faces further challenges to revive the share price.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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The days before the storied conclave May 7 at the Vatican are not idle, and an unspoken selection process is already underway amid whispers in corridors and cafes throughout Rome and other cities in Italy.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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There’s been whispers all season that if the Knicks lost in the first round that things wouldn’t be the same next year.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Beneath the veneer of misanthropy and the din of controversy her perspective has often incited lies a more generous sensibility that was always present but is only now coming to the fore.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
1 May 2025
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Like Bondi, Dhillon has pushed Trump’s lie that the 2020 election was stolen from him.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Days after Entertainment Weekly learned that the Scandal star and Onyx Collective are developing a reboot of the classic ABC dramedy, Washington teased plot details for the upcoming project to The View cohosts in response to a question from Ana Navarro.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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Pretending to love the enemy, spurred on by her real love, the romantic plot provides the film’s clever, titillating energy.—
Paul Vidich,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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In emotionally ambiguous situations like situationships or fast-moving flings, pet names can simulate intimacy before it’s truly earned.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Although perplexed by the situation, Ryusuke and Tomomi decide to begin their journey to the spirit world.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Subsequent seasons of Off Campus, the show, will presumably follow the other books, The Mistake, The Score, The Goal and The Legacy (a novella compiling stories from all of the couples).—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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Directed by Bart Layton, Crime 101 is based on author Don Winslow’s novella of the same name.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2025
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Individual states may have additional requirements, so contact your state’s driver’s licensing agency online or in person for additional information or assistance.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Story.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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