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
So, there are still explosive storylines and resolutions that happen with the younger cast in the final five episodes.
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Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Still, with wealth comes juicy storylines and messy scandals that the Dupree family is forced to navigate without falling apart.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Jeremy Gauna takes on the role and continues Plenty Clouds’ storyline.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Indy intel: The combine’s storylines With coaches, general managers and prospects (along with The Athletic staff) flooding the area around Lucas Oil Stadium this week, answers to pressing NFL questions feel almost as crucial as excessive steak consumption.
—Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Still, with wealth comes juicy storylines and messy scandals that the Dupree family is forced to navigate without falling apart.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Jeremy Gauna takes on the role and continues Plenty Clouds’ storyline.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Indy intel: The combine’s storylines With coaches, general managers and prospects (along with The Athletic staff) flooding the area around Lucas Oil Stadium this week, answers to pressing NFL questions feel almost as crucial as excessive steak consumption.
—Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story line
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Reuters This story has been updated with additional information.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published February 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
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And on Tuesday, new details emerged in the indictment of Mr. Bolsonaro showing that, according to Brazilian investigators, the former president had met with military agents about a detailed plot to fatally shoot Justice Moraes as part of their bid to hold on to power.—
Jack Nicas,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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In a world that seems more dangerous, with nefarious foreign actors, states, terrorists, plots and wars occurring in different regions of the world, DSS personnel are critical to maintaining U.S. national security presence and keeping U.S. embassies and American citizens safe.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Consider the cost of inaction versus the price of action.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The program has faced consequences of careless actions even before that, said Benjamin Chevat, executive director at Citizens for Extension of the James Zadroga Act.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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