true story

noun

: an account of something that really happened

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Based on a true story, the 1925 rescue attempt drew a media circus. Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 This film tells the true story of Liu Chunhe, a young man with cerebral palsy who overcomes physical and mental barriers while fulfilling his grandmother’s dream and discovering his life’s purpose, leading to transformation and a fresh start. Partner Content, Variety, 15 May 2025 The film chronicles the true story of the 2021 Kenmure Street Protest, when residents and campaigners rushed to block a UK Home Office deportation in progress in Glasgow’s most diverse neighbourhood. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2025 Taking its place in the top five is The Dumpling Queen, a Chinese film which tells the true story of Zang Jianhe, founder of the wildly successful Hong Kong food brand Wanchai Ferry. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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