When it comes to tall stories, this beats all! (10)

I believe the answer is:

skyscraper

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'when it comes to tall stories this beats all' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for skyscraper that I've seen before include "multi-storey building" , "UN HQ building, say" , "Lofty city building" , "Very high building" , "structure" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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