another story

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—used to say that one thing is very different from another
She got good grades in math, but English was another story.

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The work is spun into another story in the film about a young trumpeter called Sebastián, played by singer-songwriter Guitarricadelafuente. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026 The itineraries have little in common; the travel outfits, though, are another story. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 While the attic does not actually increase the height of the building, it is considered another story under city code. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026 Consistency is another story, which starts with execution and play-calling, Drinkwitz said. — Pj Green october 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for another story

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“Another story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/another%20story. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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