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story line

noun

ˈstȯr-ē-ˌlīn

Definition of story line

as in story

the unfolding of events in a dramatic or literary work the story line is clumsily interrupted several times to provide some much-needed background information

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Recent Examples of story line Based on this brief Anton shot and a couple of other small moments — like Paul Baker delivering breakfast to both Anton and Issa in the cold open — that story line isn’t over. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 These story lines add a sense of urgency and progress to a series that was a little too comfortable being amiably aimless. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026 Whenever next season begins (if there is a season), a Cannarella-Marsee center field battle should be one of the most fascinating story lines. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 While season 1 filmed in multiple countries to match its international story line, production relocated entirely to Texas for season 2 and has remained there ever since. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for story line

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Noun

Like all other alumni interviewed for this story, one of the first things Oberlander mentioned about her love for Killian was athletics — football games in particular.

— Austin Horn August 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Your stories are a great reminder of what sports teaches high school students about life.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of story

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He is accused of orchestrating the plot to fly hijacked passenger jetliners into the World Trade Center in New York City and into the Pentagon.

— Steve Gorman, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Part of the deal hinges on a future road connection that could make use of the plot immediately behind the house.

— Noah Daly August 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of plot

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Other than Bessent’s comments, there few details on specific actions, said Jodie Wen, postdoctoral fellow at the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS), Tsinghua University.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
His frantic paranoia makes the scene genuinely hard to read and sets the stage for his horrifying actions during the climax.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

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