portrayal
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Taylor, who died in 1946, somewhat distanced herself from the portrayal when she saw the show, famously remarking: "None of us is ever unintentionally rude."
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
"The Cardinal emphatically denied the media's portrayal of his meeting with Colby," Burch said.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
She won a Bafta in 2010 for best leading actress and an Oscar nomination following her portrayal of a schoolgirl in the coming-of-age drama An Education.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Perrine was perhaps best known for her portrayal of Eve Teschmacher, Lex Luthor’s secretary and love interest in the 1978 “Superman” starring Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman and Marlon Brando.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
Since Boys 'n the Hood is a realistic portrayal of their environment, I thought making a movie would give them the opportunity to emulate John Singleton.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
Vocabulary lists containing portrayal
Academy Awards, List 6
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