life story
noun
: the things that have happened to someone in life
a life story that includes a childhood of extreme poverty
She told us her life story.
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Fans see parallels between you and Rumi — not just in your life story and experience in the K-pop industry, but also with your personality and even your appearance.
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Pras Michél’s life story, from Fugees rapper to his conviction on federal conspiracy charges, will be the focus of an upcoming documentary produced by Mark Wahlberg.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
The singer — whose life story was adapted into the 2012 musical Melanie and the Record Man — dropped several gems about her transformative festival experience during a 2018 interview with Best Classic Bands.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Rocha’s life story The opening statement from Rocha’s public defender, Stephen Reynolds, gave an overview of Rocha’s life story, with family members set to testify on his behalf.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Pras Michél’s life story, from Fugees rapper to his conviction on federal conspiracy charges, will be the focus of an upcoming documentary produced by Mark Wahlberg.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
The singer — whose life story was adapted into the 2012 musical Melanie and the Record Man — dropped several gems about her transformative festival experience during a 2018 interview with Best Classic Bands.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Rocha’s life story The opening statement from Rocha’s public defender, Stephen Reynolds, gave an overview of Rocha’s life story, with family members set to testify on his behalf.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Life story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20story. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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