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Meanings of usual story in English

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Usage of usual story in English
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In the evening, the children came to Grandma for their usual story.
A Hive of Busy Bees
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After repeating his usual story, he sauntered down to the water's edge.
A Knight of the White Cross: A Tale of the Siege of Rhodes
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It was the usual story-hebeat her and she loyally defended him.
The girl with the dragon tattoo
4
I was betrayed, of course!-itis the usual story-quiteold, quite commonplace!
Ziska: The Problem of a Wicked Soul
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I told him our usual story, and he seemed much interested in it.
Carette of Sark
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Presently the Rais joined our party, and the usual story-telling began.
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volu...
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Built it from scratch, the usual story, sweat, smarts, and his bare hands.
The capitol game
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It's the usual story of the wealthy and self-possessed, fighting off an adventurous newcomer.
Venus In Copper
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At bedtime, the children were ready for their usual story.
A Hive of Busy Bees
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It's the usual story - prefabs, rats and awful toilets.
The Irish Times
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The usual story is, that she resigned her office on becoming the wife of Hercules.
Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable
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The usual story is that I was down close to the wall behind Maxwell's bed.
The Story of the Outlaw: A Study of the Western Desperado
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The usual story-houseburnt, father and mother killed, starving.
The Young Buglers
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His is not the usual story of emigration.
The Irish Times
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Of course he told me the usual story.
A Lost Leader
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Reservoir 13 isn't simply an iteration of the usual story, however: it's a fascinating exploration of it.
The Guardian
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