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
Ms. Peet’s portrayal, however, teases out Dianne’s yearning to be appreciated again.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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
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Vocabulary lists containing portrayal
Academy Awards, List 6
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