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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In one of their earliest conversations, Safdie told Kerr his entire life story in order to address how intense and uncomfortable the project could be for Kerr.
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Rory Doherty, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Corben’s film re-examine’s Deen’s life story, as well as the scandal that tarnished her reputation.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The theory suggests that people create meaning by weaving their work into a life story.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Karen Read sold her life story to a Hollywood studio.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
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Rory Doherty, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Corben’s film re-examine’s Deen’s life story, as well as the scandal that tarnished her reputation.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The theory suggests that people create meaning by weaving their work into a life story.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Karen Read sold her life story to a Hollywood studio.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
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 11 Sep. 2025.
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