Examples of retell in a Sentence
The movie retells the story of Romeo and Juliet.
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Dad then goes on to hilariously retell the story of Goldilocks in his own way.
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 3 Apr. 2025
The island itself is known for a mystery that transpired there — an event that has been told and retold for commercial purposes in the years since.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Putting it all together means that the 2025 version of Snow White retells an old vision that has warmed our hearts for decades.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Myths exist to be retold and reinvented, and by Born This Way, Lady Gaga absolutely commanded the power to do so.
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—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 3 Apr. 2025
The island itself is known for a mystery that transpired there — an event that has been told and retold for commercial purposes in the years since.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Putting it all together means that the 2025 version of Snow White retells an old vision that has warmed our hearts for decades.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Myths exist to be retold and reinvented, and by Born This Way, Lady Gaga absolutely commanded the power to do so.
14.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Retell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retell. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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