Definition of story line
: the plot of a story or drama
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the story line is clumsily interrupted several times to provide some much-needed background information
Recent Examples of story line from the Web
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On Mondays, Aaron Reiss, one of The Star’s Mizzou beat writers, will offer a digest of thoughts on the Tigers and MU story lines to follow.
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What are the biggest story lines heading into postseason action in the East?
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Shur asked students for help in naming characters, choosing super powers for them, and determining the story lines for their adventures.
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Here’s a look at five of the most interesting story lines and exchanges out of the hearing.
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Perhaps the biggest story line throughout Diamondbacks spring training is the race to see who will be closing games for the team in 2018.
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Carle will share excerpts from Austen's personal letters as well as passages from some of the novels, highlighting Austen's use of clothing and fashion to define character and class, enhance story line, and develop plot points.
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These examples represent a too-common story line, which was substantiated by a 2017 study.
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In the heart of his prime at 27, Panik has crafted the Giants’ only significant story line of the early season.
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First Known Use of story line
1941
STORY LINE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of story line for English Language Learners
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: the series of events that happen in a story
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