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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The singer — whose life story was adapted into the 2012 musical Melanie and the Record Man — dropped several gems about her transformative festival experience during a 2018 interview with Best Classic Bands.
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Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Ozzy Osbourne‘s life story has been told many times.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Rocha’s life story The opening statement from Rocha’s public defender, Stephen Reynolds, gave an overview of Rocha’s life story, with family members set to testify on his behalf.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
The documentary will also interweave O'Brady's inspiring life story – which includes recovering from a near-fatal burn from fire dancing in Thailand at age 22 – and record–setting achievements.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
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Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Ozzy Osbourne‘s life story has been told many times.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Rocha’s life story The opening statement from Rocha’s public defender, Stephen Reynolds, gave an overview of Rocha’s life story, with family members set to testify on his behalf.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
The documentary will also interweave O'Brady's inspiring life story – which includes recovering from a near-fatal burn from fire dancing in Thailand at age 22 – and record–setting achievements.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Life story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20story. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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