true story

noun

: an account of something that really happened

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The movie is inspired by the audacious true story of the American government’s plot to steal a Soviet spacecraft during a 1959 exposition in Mexico City. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024 While Trump obfuscates and lies about his intentions in a second presidency, his choice of J.D. Vance tells the true story. Essence, 31 Oct. 2024 The film follows the disturbing true story of a serial killer named Rodney Alcala, who appeared on a 1978 episode of The Dating Game amid his crimes. EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024 The upcoming film is based on the true story of Anthony Robles (Jerome), who was born with one leg and became a star high school wrestler, even winning a national championship his senior year. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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