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Recent Examples of bedtime story
As such, this book is a wonderful addition to a classroom discussion, a library story time or a bedtime story.
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Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Cast member Garrett Morris, in drag, played Prince, telling young Amy a bedtime story about being a streetwise criminal.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025
But why do some kids get more bedtime stories than others?
—Dalton Conley, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
Pour the cereal, make the waffles, pack the lunch, take out the garbage; then gym, work, phone calls, emails; then dinner, a little playtime, some scrolling, baths, bedtime stories, and bed.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2025
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Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Cast member Garrett Morris, in drag, played Prince, telling young Amy a bedtime story about being a streetwise criminal.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025
But why do some kids get more bedtime stories than others?
—Dalton Conley, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
Pour the cereal, make the waffles, pack the lunch, take out the garbage; then gym, work, phone calls, emails; then dinner, a little playtime, some scrolling, baths, bedtime stories, and bed.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedtime story
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The Queen’s Museum is based on the original short story, The Queen’s Museum by Frank Stockton, first published in January 1906, and adapted by musician and playwright Mark Adamczyk.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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And then there are the short stories, which are almost like little miracles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 July 2025
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As July progresses, the many tiny blooms — each with four petals and fuzzy stamens — will appear like pink, fluffy balls of yarn.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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In April, Bangladesh halted the import of yarns entering the country via its own land ports.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 July 2025
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There are subtle transitions in this narrative, carefully plotted points of reference which keep the story from ever feeling disjointed or abrupt.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Consequently, that makes a weaker conclusion for the narrative, one the series can only wrap up by having Paul use his pistol on himself and take a tumble into rushing river waters.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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Gannett sold its north Phoenix printing facility for $38 million in August 2023, according to Maricopa County records.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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Toronto, winners of a franchise record 11 straight home games, has led the division since sweeping the Yankees over four games at Rogers Centre between June 30 and July 3.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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Antonia Drew Norton, founder and executive director of Asha Family Services, said the child's homicide was directly tied to the family's history of domestic violence and abuse, as documented in public records.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Montreal artist Valerie Jodoin Keaton’s commission to create a mural for the ground floor space features vintage black-and-white photographs of Montreal’s history.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Early buzz suggests a darkly comedic fairy tale about a father (Paul Rudd) and daughter (Jenna Ortega) who stumble upon a unicorn carcass.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The official synopsis for season three of Ginny & Georgia, as per Netflix, reads: Georgia has just been arrested for murder during her wedding - ruining her fairy tale ending and putting the spotlight on the Millers like never before.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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“Bedtime story.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedtime%20story. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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