Examples of retell in a Sentence
The movie retells the story of Romeo and Juliet.
Recent Examples on the Web
Williams has curated a space for Black women to shop for pieces that already have a story that can be retold through them.
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 28 June 2024
The mishaps have become hilarious stories embellished and retold during holiday gatherings.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 14 June 2024
Each week, From the Archives dips into the files of The Milwaukee Journal, Milwaukee Sentinel and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to retell stories about memorable places, people and moments from years past.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Events from here, by the Captain’s telling (yes, he’s still imprisoned, retelling his story to that North Vietnamese commander), get a bit fuzzy.
—Terry Nguyen, Vulture, 12 May 2024
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 28 June 2024
The mishaps have become hilarious stories embellished and retold during holiday gatherings.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 14 June 2024
Each week, From the Archives dips into the files of The Milwaukee Journal, Milwaukee Sentinel and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to retell stories about memorable places, people and moments from years past.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Events from here, by the Captain’s telling (yes, he’s still imprisoned, retelling his story to that North Vietnamese commander), get a bit fuzzy.
—Terry Nguyen, Vulture, 12 May 2024
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“Retell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retell. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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