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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
VanVleet’s struggles will be a major storyline to watch going forward.
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Rahat Huq, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
This time around, the bizarre storyline begins when two customers (Davidson and Andrew Dismukes) dare to ask the front counter cashier (Mulaney) to hand over a gallon of milk before boarding their bus back to Boston.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Other possible reasons for the cancellation include a shift in focus from the original premise, younger actors aging out of their roles, the other spinoff series in development and the desire to avoid the inevitable storyline of Sheldon's father's affair and death.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
But if half of the drama is on social media, where’s the happy medium of getting the full story, or at least not feeling confused for half of the storylines?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Rahat Huq, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
This time around, the bizarre storyline begins when two customers (Davidson and Andrew Dismukes) dare to ask the front counter cashier (Mulaney) to hand over a gallon of milk before boarding their bus back to Boston.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Other possible reasons for the cancellation include a shift in focus from the original premise, younger actors aging out of their roles, the other spinoff series in development and the desire to avoid the inevitable storyline of Sheldon's father's affair and death.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
But if half of the drama is on social media, where’s the happy medium of getting the full story, or at least not feeling confused for half of the storylines?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story line
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One lesson for kindergartners about the Golden Rule, for example, centers on how Jesus taught the rule during his Sermon on the Mount, along with a story from the Jewish Torah.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Get the Envelope newsletter for exclusive awards season coverage, behind-the-scenes stories from the Envelope podcast and columnist Glenn Whipp’s must-read analysis.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Yet, despite these marketplace dynamics, Tyler has managed to carve out a rich plot of cognitive real estate in the cultural zeitgeist.Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The plot of land is in Starr County, about 35 miles west of McAllen, Texas.Armando Garcia, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The fallout over Taylor also reignited existing criticism of the state party for lack of action on harassment issues.Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Where to Buy 2024 NWSL Championship Tickets Online Want to catch all of the soccer action in person?Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Story line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story%20line. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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