as in summary
a short statement of the main points
I don't need to know every little plot twist; just give me a synopsis of the movie
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Wild Things followed a police detective Sergeant Ray Duquette (Bacon) who uncovers a conspiracy behind a case involving a high school guidance counselor when accusations of rape are made against him by two female students, according to a synopsis of the film.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
According to a synopsis, the book focuses on Smith’s teenage years, her foray into the world of poetry, and the recording of seminal works such as her Horses and Easter albums.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Penguin Random House announced the novel, its Oct. 7 release date, and its synopsis on Wednesday.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
The official synopsis for episode eight of Daredevil: Born Again is not yet available.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
According to a synopsis, the book focuses on Smith’s teenage years, her foray into the world of poetry, and the recording of seminal works such as her Horses and Easter albums.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Penguin Random House announced the novel, its Oct. 7 release date, and its synopsis on Wednesday.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
The official synopsis for episode eight of Daredevil: Born Again is not yet available.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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