story line

British

noun

the plot of a book, film, play, etc

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Fletcher said while it had been difficult to film the story line, she hoped it would raise awareness of the disease and encourage "people to prioritise their health".

From BBC

"The story line is close to my heart as my uncle John, who is like a brother to me, has been undergoing cancer treatment," she said.

From BBC

Hollyoaks have worked closely with the charity Ovarian Cancer Action who have advised on the story line throughout the writing process.

From BBC

When that appeared to be untrue, the story line shifted.

From The Wall Street Journal

SINGAPORE—The company behind TikTok has developed an artificial-intelligence model that can turn a single text prompt into a high-quality video with a story line, scene changes and distinctive characters.

From The Wall Street Journal

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