Examples of retell in a Sentence
The movie retells the story of Romeo and Juliet.
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In addition, Rotta’s cousin traveled to the United States and retold the false loan story to IRS attorneys, prosecutors said.
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Jay Weaver
july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
Another retells the story of Gypo Nolan from Liam O’Flaherty’s 1925 novel, The Informer.
—Matthew Carey Salyer, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Kids Club for ages 5-8 this summer will feature folktales retold in a variety of fun ways.
—Melissa Grzybowski, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Instead of retelling an origin story that audiences are familiar with, Gunn launches straight into a world already inhabited by superheroes, in which Superman stands out because of his boy scout personality.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Jay Weaver
july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
Another retells the story of Gypo Nolan from Liam O’Flaherty’s 1925 novel, The Informer.
—Matthew Carey Salyer, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Kids Club for ages 5-8 this summer will feature folktales retold in a variety of fun ways.
—Melissa Grzybowski, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Instead of retelling an origin story that audiences are familiar with, Gunn launches straight into a world already inhabited by superheroes, in which Superman stands out because of his boy scout personality.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for retell
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“Retell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retell. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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