whole story

noun

: all the facts : everything
They failed to tell us the whole story.

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For months now, the defense alleges the footage, which their client had previously apologized for the violence he is shown committing, was doctored and doesn’t tell the whole story. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 May 2025 In that regard, the number of countries a passport holder may visit does not tell the whole story. Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 This whole story is so nostalgic for every Cuban, given the political situation. Leila Cobo, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025 Though one awkward moment can't tell the whole story of any relationship, the exchange does shine a light on the importance of healthy communication. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for whole story

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“Whole story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whole%20story. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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