true story

noun

: an account of something that really happened

Examples of true story in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This one is a true story, given that the movie is a documentary. Tim Moffatt, EW.com, 20 May 2024 For all the talk of Moore’s Law as a driving factor behind Intel’s success, the true story might be its sheer cat-herding capabilities. IEEE Spectrum, 18 May 2024 Hacks max Our Flag Means Death Year: 2022-present Length: 2 seasons, 18 episodes Creator: David Jenkins Loosely based on a true story, this pirate comedy developed over its first season to become a moving tale of identity and LGBTQ+ representation. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 May 2024 Adapted from Glenn Stout’s 2009 book of the same name, the film tells the true story of how Ederle, at just 20 years old, became the first woman to swim the treacherous English Channel in August 1926 — a feat achieved only by five men before her. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 1 June 2024 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 17 Jun. 2024.

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