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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Giannis Antetokounmpo, for example, rolled out Improbable Media in 2024 with a feature-length documentary about his life story. Justin Birnbaum, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 The musical will tell the life story of the country-pop superstar. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026 But personality also encompasses identity, life story, reputation, and how other people see you, says Schwaba. Jessica Craig, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026 Dolly Parton’s life story is, in many ways, the story of the American dream. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for life story

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“Life story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20story. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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