Examples of retell in a Sentence
The movie retells the story of Romeo and Juliet.
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Blade of Dream retold the events of the first book through what readers might have written off as secondary characters, maintaining the dramatic irony throughout and building to a hell of a cliffhanger.
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Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
His story would be retold in the city over a century later.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Dec. 2025
Genuine human interaction is what creates momentum for your story as it is retold and shared.
—Elle Chan, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025
Attractions here are heavy in culture, including the Kauai Museum, retelling a detailed history of the island’s creation, including accounts of the earliest inter-island wars.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
His story would be retold in the city over a century later.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Dec. 2025
Genuine human interaction is what creates momentum for your story as it is retold and shared.
—Elle Chan, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025
Attractions here are heavy in culture, including the Kauai Museum, retelling a detailed history of the island’s creation, including accounts of the earliest inter-island wars.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Retell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retell. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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