true story

noun

: an account of something that really happened

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Pistorius’ harrowing true story may be known to those who have read his autobiography, seen his TEDx Talk or listened to an episode of NPR’s Invisibilia that received some attention back in 2015. Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025 Here's everything to know about the true story behind Last Breath, including how the real-life incident unfolded and Lemons’ miraculous survival. Keith Langston, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Robert Wise expertly guided this adaption of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, putting aside the darker elements of the true story for a rousing sing-along. Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025 The film premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, where Sing J. Lee won Best Director for his East- the story of an elderly Vietnamese immigrant taxi driver taken hostage (based on a true story). Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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