true story

noun

: an account of something that really happened

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Inspired by the true story of British comedian John Bishop, Is This Thing On? Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025 The show is based on the true story of the titular New York City gang of the same name. Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 July 2025 Written and directed by Michael Gallagher, The Leader tells the unbelievable true story of UFO cult leaders Marshall Herff Applewhite (Nelson) and Bonnie Lu Nettles (Farmiga), who inspired hundreds of people to abandon their families, drop out of society, and prepare to evacuate planet Earth. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 July 2025 Here's the true story behind Netflix’s Trainwreck: Storm Area 51. Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 29 July 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 5 Aug. 2025.

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