life story
noun
: the things that have happened to someone in life
a life story that includes a childhood of extreme poverty
She told us her life story.
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My life story needs to be in the annals.
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
While Bailey understands that many moms struggle with their pregnancy stretch marks, putting them in the larger context of her life story has truly been freeing.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025
At the 2024 Republican National Convention, prominent Latino Republicans praised his life story and economic messaging.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Incredible people all over the world doing incredible things and these meaningful interactions, hold a lot of value in our life story.
—Outside Online, 10 Dec. 2025
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
While Bailey understands that many moms struggle with their pregnancy stretch marks, putting them in the larger context of her life story has truly been freeing.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025
At the 2024 Republican National Convention, prominent Latino Republicans praised his life story and economic messaging.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Incredible people all over the world doing incredible things and these meaningful interactions, hold a lot of value in our life story.
—Outside Online, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for life story
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“Life story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20story. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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