plotline
noun
plot·line
ˈplät-ˌlīn 
: a connected series of occurrences that form the plot or part of the plot in a story or drama
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The season four plotline was written and filmed long before a shooter took aim at the GOP’s presidential frontrunner this past Saturday.
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Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024
The might of the Disney budget boost could be seen in multiple scenes, but we are also told the streamer was keen to be across plotlines from the off.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 July 2024
Easy on the mind, with plotlines that aren’t too complicated to follow while simultaneously scrolling social media.
—Chris McCumber, Variety, 22 June 2024
The upcoming Bridgerton plotline has been a longtime coming, according to the showrunner.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
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Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024
The might of the Disney budget boost could be seen in multiple scenes, but we are also told the streamer was keen to be across plotlines from the off.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 July 2024
Easy on the mind, with plotlines that aren’t too complicated to follow while simultaneously scrolling social media.
—Chris McCumber, Variety, 22 June 2024
The upcoming Bridgerton plotline has been a longtime coming, according to the showrunner.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
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“Plotline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plotline. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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