How to Use true story in a Sentence

true story

noun
  • That may or may not be a true story.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
  • It's even based on a true story.
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Is Weapons based on a true story?
    — Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • No, Weapons is not based on a true story.
    — Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The series is based on a true story.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 June 2026
  • And that’s supposed to be a true story, right?
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
  • But the true story is more nuanced.
    — Scott D. Anthony, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Is The Rip based on a true story?
    — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Is Dark Winds based on a true story?
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The show is based on a true story, but it is rarely performed on stage.
    — Tracy Trobridge, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Is Love & Death based on a true story?
    — Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
  • The true story is more nuanced.
    — Scott D. Anthony, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The star told Nylon that it’s based on a true story.
    — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The events depicted on the show are based on his very true story.
    — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Adapting a true story comes with its own set of challenges.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
  • While Annabelle the doll is real, the movie is not a true story.
    — Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 16 July 2025
  • Is Wayward based on a true story?
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Not that the plot, inspired by a true story, is hard to follow.
    — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Is Shrinking based on a true story?
    — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
  • But the true story isn’t just about microchips or market share.
    — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Is Tell Me Lies based on a true story?
    — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
  • But the true story is not what anyone expects.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Is The Beast in Me based on a true story?
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
  • That's a powerful thing, that's the true story about what this day is.
    — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 June 2023
  • Is Dead Man’s Wire based on a true story?
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
  • So, is The Beast in Me based on a true story?
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
  • It’s all told through Donny’s point of view, and it’s based on a true story.
    — Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
  • Is House of Guinness based on a true story?
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Is Wind River based on a true story?
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Is The Shining based on a true story?
    — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025

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