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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Sometimes—and this was the most exciting—an especially passionate passenger would start with a particular grievance and end up sharing their life story.
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Irene Zabytko
may 7, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
The Hulu Original limited series, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, depicts the real life story of Knox, who was wrongfully convicted for the murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, while studying abroad in Italy in 2007.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
In today’s context, a 1996 film that brings down a dangerous ring of child predators feels ahead of its time, but during its release, there was more emphasis on poking holes in Carcaterra’s claim that Sleepers is based on his own true life story.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
Jackson died in 2009, but his life story continues to inspire filmmakers who try to capture not just his greatness, but his troubles as well.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Irene Zabytko
may 7, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
The Hulu Original limited series, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, depicts the real life story of Knox, who was wrongfully convicted for the murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, while studying abroad in Italy in 2007.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
In today’s context, a 1996 film that brings down a dangerous ring of child predators feels ahead of its time, but during its release, there was more emphasis on poking holes in Carcaterra’s claim that Sleepers is based on his own true life story.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
Jackson died in 2009, but his life story continues to inspire filmmakers who try to capture not just his greatness, but his troubles as well.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 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 13 May. 2026.
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