whole story

noun

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

Examples of whole story in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are a record number of job postings on platforms her office uses to help grads connect with prospective employers, like Handshake, but the numbers don’t tell the whole story. Kevin Williams, CNBC, 14 July 2024 Especially, the relationships seen by teens on TV or social media don't show the whole story. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024 Moore, along with Johnson’s family and their attorney, said the rest of the video is vital to understanding the whole story. James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2024 There are three levels for visitors to experience: one for people who are just visiting, one for people who want a little bit more of a scare, and one for the people who signed up and know the whole story. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024 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 26 Jul. 2024.

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