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The phrase "based on true events" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that a story, film, or narrative is inspired by real-life occurrences.
Example: "The movie was gripping, especially knowing it was based on true events."
Alternatives: "inspired by real events" or "drawn from actual events."
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12.05pm: So - based on true events.
Oh, and it's based on true events.
_Are these books you're reading based on true events, usually?
How closely based on true events is this film?
American Hustle is apparently loosely based on true events.
"Willowbrook," we are informed, is based on true events.
"It's a fictional story," Ms. Gien says, "based on true events".
The film opened with the words: "This story is based on true events.
As it's based on true events we won't argue that, in reality, a dog would savage them within minutes.
Regression is supposedly based on true events but Amenábar's scattergun approach strains our credulity and patience alike.
It's a freewheeling ensemble drama based on true events in the life of the Juvenile Protection Squad, a division of the Paris police.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com